The events of June 16, 1976 in South Africa, affected the youth and their future. Most youth in South Africa went into exile, while others battled on inside the country. According to the South African Statistician General, the country is, however, in the midst of challenging times. The challenges that are facing the South African youth could lead to far‐reaching, over‐arching socio‐economic consequences for young people; putting them at a higher risk of falling into poverty, criminal behaviour, ill health and drug use. Young people aged 15-24 remain vulnerable in the labour market, with an unemployment rate of over 54%. The numbers also showed that the less educated are more likely to be unemployed than those with a higher level of education; and that the agriculture sector recorded the highest employment losses quarter on quarter, losing 44 000 jobs. Over the period of a full year, only 6 000 jobs were added. What are the youth’s challenges in your country?