Best Side Hustle For Unemployed Youth In South Africa-2025

💼 1. Freelance Writing on LodPost

If you can type and express your thoughts clearly, you can start earning on LodPost just by writing articles like this one.
No degree, no startup cost — just consistency and creativity.

Potential Earnings: R150–R2,500/month
📍 Start here: www.lodpost.com

📱 2. Using Money-Making Apps

Apps like Swagbucks, Clickworker, and Mistplay pay users to complete surveys, test websites, or play games.
It’s not instant riches, but the small earnings can add up over time.

🔗 Available on: Google Play
No experience needed

🧼 3. Laundry or Cleaning Services

If you have access to cleaning supplies or a washing machine, you can offer laundry or house-cleaning services to neighbors, students, or busy families.
Promote yourself via word-of-mouth or local WhatsApp groups.

💰 Charge per basket or per room
🧍🏾‍♀️ Perfect for stay-at-home parents or jobseekers

🛒 4. Reselling Clothes or Products

Buy secondhand or clearance clothes from thrift shops (e.g. Pretoria CBD, Small Street JHB, or Facebook Marketplace), then resell them online via WhatsApp, Instagram, or Yaga SA.

📱 Tips: Use good lighting and clean backgrounds
💸 Profit model: Buy low, sell higher

👨🏾‍🏫 5. Tutoring or Homework Help

If you’re good at a school subject or passed matric well, offer tutoring services to students in your area.
You can tutor in person or via Zoom/WhatsApp video.

📚 High-demand subjects: Maths, English, Business Studies
💵 Charge: From R50/hour and up

 

 

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Karabo - Aug 11, 2025, 4:12 PM - Add Reply

Thank you for giving ideas on how to survive while unemployed

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Phela - Aug 11, 2025, 4:23 PM - Add Reply

I love the article and how they explain everything on how to make money

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