Unemployment, water shortage, crime, gender-based violence, and substance abuse are among some of the major issues that were highlighted by community members during Takano’s recent community engagements in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, and the Northern Cape. The discussions were led by our fellows Cincinantia Lebjane, Kodwa Mpepho, Kealeboga Mase Ramaru, Pinky Saidy Brown, Vusi Zwane, and Zanele Msibi. The engagements were part of Tekano’s recruitment drive for Cort 6.
“Because of unemployment, there’s a high rate of poverty in our communities. For women, it’s even worse because they are forced to sleep with those in power in order to get a job. Unemployment and poverty result in other issues such as a high rate of divorce and substance abuse,” said Emalahleni resident Pinky Langa.
Another community member, Monde Maoto, from Limpopo, added that the Fourth Industrial Revolution is leaving some communities behind, as some people don’t even have access to the internet, and the tough economic situation in South Africa is making things worse.
“The world is talking about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but you go to a township school, and there’s not even a single computer – let alone the internet. The financial crisis is making affordability a big issue. For someone to find a job, they have to be able to move from point A to B, and that’s not free. From Seshego to Polokwane, it’s about 12 km, and if you don’t have R10 or R50 to go to town and return home, how are you going to find a job?” said Monde.
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