1976–2026: Advancing Youth Skills for Economic Inclusion in South Africa
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2026-06-25
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Parliamentary Research Unit
Abstract
This research paper examines the relationship between historical inequality, labour market
exclusion, and skills development in shaping youth unemployment outcomes. Drawing on
national data and institutional evidence, it argues that youth unemployment in South Africa is
structural rather than cyclical, driven by limited job creation, skills mismatches, and systemic
barriers to labour market entry.
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Youth development, South Africa, Youth Employment, Government Policy, Economic conditions