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Geordin Hill-Lewis urges young South Africans to stay engaged, vote and help build a better future despite challenges.

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DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis is encouraging young people not to give up on South Africa.

"Undoubtedly the biggest challenge is the unemployment crisis in our country, behind that is the crime crisis and those are the two biggest thing that have to change if we are going top have a successful country and a successful society for young people going forward."
16 Jun 7AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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