After the USAID Cuts: How Young South Africans Are Paying the Price

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Published Apr 1, 2026

A year after the USAID and PEPFAR cuts, young South Africans are still dealing with the consequences: closed clinics, lost jobs, fewer HIV-prevention services and rising fear about the future. For many, this is no longer just about foreign aid — it’s about survival, accountability and whether the government will step in before more lives are put at risk.

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