South Africa, June 13 -- They are also not sitting back waiting for a break; they are making a plan and figuring things out for themselves.

So says The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, a new research report that shows how young people in South Africa earn, spend, save and think about money.

The report shows a generation shaped by financial pressure and economic uncertainty, but full of grit

It reveals how Gen Z is rethinking what it means to earn, spend and save, and why brands need to start paying closer attention.

From youth specialists, Student Village, that released the report in partnership with futurist, economist and business trends analyst, Bronwyn Williams of Flux Trends, the report is based on responses from ov...