South Africa continues to grapple with the highest unemployment rate in the world, with figures lingering at nearly 43%. The official unemployment rate for graduates stood at 12.2% in the second quarter of 2025, up by 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter. Telenov8 has launched YOMO — South Africa’s first youth-focused mobile network — with the ambitious goal of connecting one million young people to opportunities. The initiative is powered by a coalition of stakeholders, including the National Youth Development Agency, National Youth Service, community organisations, and private-sector partners, all working to align youth development with real-world opportunities. For many young South Africans, YOMO represents more than connectivity; it is a chance to be equipped, empowered, and included in shaping the country’s future.