Ramaphosa: Our Country’s Youth Represent Energy, Potential, Future And Freedom

Cyril Ramaphosa

Dear Fellow South African,

Engaging with young people always leaves me energised. It is exciting to gain insight into their struggles and triumphs and their vision for what can be done to improve this country.
 
There is no denying that youth are a significant presence in our nation’s psyche and fabric. 
 
Far from the perception that they are complacent, politically apathetic or self-absorbed, local and international studies consistently affirm that young people around the globe are always more positive about their prospects.
 
According to the findings of an Ipsos Pulse of the People poll released last month, 61% of South Africans aged 15 to 17 feel optimistic about 2020.
 
I have no doubt this is a sentiment shared by youth in general and especially the cohort born at the turn of the millennium who are now beginning their adult life, the ones the youth call Ama2000.
 
They are the sons and daughters born after democracy.