Ramaphosa urges employers to give young people a first chance [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged employers to give young people opportunities to gain workplace experience. He was speaking at a youth employment conference in Sandton, Johannesburg. Ramaphosa says a lack of experience is not a lack of ability, and calls on businesses to recognise young people’s potential and willingness to learn. He says government, and stakeholders must work together to help young people secure their first jobs and address unemployment: