Is South Africa's Youth Wage Subsidy Feasible?

South Africa's youth wage subsidy proposal has sparked fiery debate amongst political parties and labour, who are opposed to the move, which they say will lead to the exploitation of young graduates and disadvantage older workers.

A police officer tries to control a tense situation between an angry Cosatu crowd and Democratic Alliance supporters in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Children in township

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