What Youth-owned businesses need to succeed in South Africa

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GUEST – Pat Mahlangu – Founder of PatonBrands & Lerato Agency
With unemployment remaining stubbornly high, young South Africans in particular have limited prospects of getting jobs, and their only hope of becoming economically active is to start their own businesses. Pat unpacks the toolkit youth entrepreneurs should have to remain in business.
17 Jun 2024 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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