Living with Violence: Youth Wellbeing and Everyday Survival in South African
Like many young people born into generational poverty, my earliest memories are shaped by violence and fear—never knowing what to expect next.
Beyond Data: Youth Realities and the Politics of Knowledge Production in South Africa
Young people in South Africa are confronted with multiple, overlapping social and wellbeing challenges, including HIV, crime, unemployment, social injustice, and mental health difficulties. While these issues may appear distinct, they are deeply interconnected and often reinforce one another in complex ways.
Youth in South Africa (Youth, Identity, and Belonging)
In the spirit of youth month, I write this opinion piece to reflect on the lived realities of coloured youth living in coloured townships across South Africa. This piece investigates the connections between identity (and the lack thereof), and the lived reality of coloured youth through Charles Taylor’s concept of misrecognition.
What I Learned from Rural Youth During My Doctoral Research
Youth Month always reminds me of the young people I met during my doctoral research in the OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape. My study focused on an appraisal of employment-oriented social enterprises in addressing youth unemployment. While conducting the research, I listened to many stories of hope, resilience, frustration, and determination. Those conversations changed the way I think about youth empowerment.