VIEW ON SOUTH AFRICA ’ S FIVE-YEAR OUTLOOK |
IF YOU WERE PRESIDENT FOR A DAY ? |
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39 % are not positive about South Africa ’ s future in the next five years |
88 % believe unemployment is the biggest issue |
77 % also feel corruption is the biggest issue |
31 % choose to create jobs
30 % choose to end corruption
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VACANCY |
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
70 % will focus on securing employment after graduating
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63 % want to work in the private sector or in private practice
82 % believe an internship or mentorship programme will improve securing employment
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PASSPORT
39 % intend seeking employment overseas after obtaining their degree
Why ? 47 % feel there are better opportunities Why not ? 30 % feel South Africa needs critical skills
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CHANCES OF SECURING EMPLOYMENT : |
ONE IN THREE STUDENTS HAS A SIDE HUSTLE |
31 % intend to grow their side hustles |
41 % feel comfortable with savings and / or investing |
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28 %
Somewhat confident
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27 %
Not confident
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42 % have an average understanding of insurance |
71 % feel very comfortable with budgeting |
88 % would feel very confident if they learnt financial education at school |
COVID-19 BATTLE |
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34 % battled with e-learning |
30 % said lockdown made them more anxious |
41 % battled with no contact |
48 % would want a hybrid learning approach |
33 % more anxious than in 2020 |
28 % slightly more anxious than in 2020 |