Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says the number of students that have enrolled at institutions of higher learning have been on the increase over a ten year period.
Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says the department will increase its efforts to use science, technology and innovation to support youth entrepreneurs in skills and enterprise development.
Statistician General Pali Lehohla says the total share of youth in unemployment has declined from 71.3% to 66.6% between 2009 and 2014.