'Widen your horizons'

The Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has acknowledged the importance of youth inclusion in political leadership but cautioned that such roles alone will not resolve the province's widespread youth unemployment crisis.

- Koketšo Sekhwela

Speaking at the Youth Day rally held at Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality on Sunday, she addressed calls from the ANC Youth League for more young leaders to be appointed as MECs and ministers, including support for the league's first female provincial chairperson, Faith Sebopela, to be considered for such a role.

While welcoming the push for representation, the premier said education and qualification remain essential for meaningful leadership.

"Some of the positions being demanded require qualifications which young people must strive to attain. Leadership is important, but we must not see office jobs as the only viable future," she said.