South African author Emmanuel Sithole urges a new conversation on youth, purpose and the road to 30

Current Affairs ZA | 02.07.2026 20:06
Many young people grow up believing they need to have everything figured out before they turn 30. They feel pressured to build successful careers, start businesses, achieve financial stability and meet society’s expectations, often all at once. South African author and entrepreneur Emmanuel Sithole believes that mindset deserves to be challenged.