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The impact of poverty, inequality and unemployment on youth: a case study of Nqabane, South Africa

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  • Anthony Kambi Masha

    (Walter Sisulu University, South Africa)

  • Thulisiwe Mdeni

    (Walter Sisulu University, South Africa)

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The triad of poverty, inequality, and unemployment has a detrimental effect on the lives of South African youth. A complex web is formed by the interaction of each of these elements, which not only restricts opportunities but also exacerbates the psychosocial issues of young people. A comprehension of the implications of this triad is necessary to address the distinctive requirements of South African youth. This quantitative study used a sample of 100 youth to respond to questionnaires on the extent to which the triple challenges affect unemployed youth in Nqabane, South Africa. The study accepted the alternative hypothesis, which states that youth agri-preneurs are more affected by the triple challenges of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. These findings have far-reaching implications. They emphasise the pressing need for economic institutions and policymakers to encourage young people to pursue entrepreneurship and incorporate agriculture issues into the field.

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  • Anthony Kambi Masha & Thulisiwe Mdeni, 2025. "The impact of poverty, inequality and unemployment on youth: a case study of Nqabane, South Africa," Insights into Regional Development, VsI Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, vol. 7(2), pages 141-157, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ssi:jouird:v:7:y:2025:i:2:p:141-157
    DOI: 10.70132/y4836873386
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    • J10 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - General
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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