3rd November 2009

The South African Democratic Students Movement (Sadesmo) has noted with concern the escalating number of unemployed graduates and wishes to state categorically that we believe institutions must take responsibility for their graduates.

"We demand that all tertiary institutions put in place proper exit plans for their graduates. Students study and graduate, yet thereafter they become mere statistics as they join the unemployed lines," said Ntuthuko Majozi, SADESMO President.

SADESMO argues that Government's initiatives, like the Unemployed Graduates Placement Initiative, are not yielding any results in addressing the problem.

"It is clear that Government initiatives are ineffective; which is caused by the lack of proper facilitation. We therefore request that our institutions facilitate the placement of graduates in terms of liaising with private companies and Government Departments in order to make these initiatives effective," said Majozi

He added: "SADESMO believes that institutions should be more involved in marketing their graduates with employers and create opportunities for them."

Issued by:

Ntuthuko Majozi

SADESMO President

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