'Requirement of work experience is a barrier to employment' - Ramaphosa

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Channel: News24 · 2018 · News & Politics

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on both private and public sector companies to employ young graduates despite their lack of work experience.

Speaking at the Youth Day celebrations at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Ramaphosa empathized with unemployed graduates in South Africa.

''Young people will gain experience while they are in work.'' Added Ramaphosa to laud applause.

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