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Concerns seem to keep growing as more and more young people plan to leave South Africa !
There seems to be a mass exodus of young people leaving the country, looking for opportunities in international spaces.
According to African Youth Survey, the continent faces a significant brain drain in the coming years as more than half the people between the ages of 18 and 24 are considering emigrating.
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Here is a video from eNCA that details the results from the survey to which was made possible by Ichikowitz Foundation.
South Africa is still regarded as the most appealing destination for African immigrants.
While other African countries have people flocking to South Africa, there still lies a large pool of South Africans themselves looking to leave the country, with crime a major factor behind their thinking.
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Teaching English abroad, for example, is still considered as one of the best jobs to get your foot in the door overseas.
On the African continent, Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria are considered popular destinations to emigrate to.
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Outside of Africa, the entire continent of Europe is the most appealing region for any African youth. This is followed by North America.
Which place in the world would you want move to?
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