A recent report from the University of Cape Town's Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing titled The First 100 Paychecks reveals that South African graduates are navigating an increasingly difficult transition into adulthood.
With over 80 of respondents viewing their degrees as worthwhile investments, the harsh reality reveals a complex landscape of financial instability and delayed independence.
The findings of the report shed light on numerous pressures graduates face today, including a competitive job market, underemployment, rising living expenses, and mounting student debt.