Ramaphosa: Govt to introduce more technical high schools

The government has vowed to prioritise science and technology within schools to equip the youth with skills to meet technological advances.

"Our young people need the necessary tools that they can use to navigate the changes these bring to the workplace and seize the opportunities that they present," said President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa gave the keynote address at the National Youth Day event in Polokwane on Sunday. 

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The promise comes amid growing calls for the government to address the high rate of unemployment.

"We are introducing more and more technical high schools so that young people who want to follow a technical route to acquire skills that are needed in our economy should have the opportunity to do so from a very young age," said Ramaphosa. 

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