South Africa's youth unemployment crisis is brutal — over 60% of 15-24 year olds are jobless, and millions have given up looking entirely.

The president went viral for saying "clock it" to students. Cool meme. Zero substance.

The real question: Can politicians actually create jobs and rebuild trust, or are we just getting more performative BS?

This isn't about relatability. It's about economic survival for an entire generation.

Meanwhile, crypto and remote work are becoming the only viable escape routes for young Africans locked out of traditional systems.

If TradFi and governments can't deliver, DeFi will.