This year also marks the 35th anniversary of the Soweto and related uprisings. The activities of the 35th anniversary of that historic day are organised under the theme "Youth Action for Economic Freedom in Our Lifetime". This is in recognition and commitment to address the economic conditions that face young people. Research reveals that youth unemployment is 45% by the narrow definition and over 60% by the broad definition. We cannot continue to ignore this reality; we should respond accordingly.