Go tsaya Karolo ga Basha mo Pusong ya Selegae

The document provides a framework for youth engagement in South African local government, highlighting the legal rights of citizens aged 18-35 and the systemic barriers preventing their participation. It outlines specific legislative supports, such as the Constitution and the Municipal Systems Act, and suggests practical ways for youth to engage with municipalities, including participating in Integrated Development Planning (IDP) meetings and running for councillor positions.

• There is a significant disparity between the youth population and their representation in decision-making bodies in South Africa. Only 3% of Members of Parliament (MPs) are aged 20–29, and 16.8% are aged 30-39.
• Youth voter turnout in South Africa remains low, with only 20% of youth voting in the 2021 local government elections and less than 30% voting in the 2024 provincial and national elections.
• Youth participation in South African local government is supported by a wide range of legal frameworks, including the 1996 Constitution, the 1998 White Paper on Local Government, the Municipal Systems Act (2000), and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Act (2008).
• Several barriers hinder youth engagement in politics, including a lack of trust in political institutions, inaccessible meetings, unequal opportunities for participation, high unemployment and poverty rates, and unequal education.

APA

Public Affairs Research Institute (n.d.). Go tsaya Karolo ga Basha mo Pusong ya Selegae. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Youth-Participation-Setswana.pdf

Chicago

Public Affairs Research Institute. Go tsaya Karolo ga Basha mo Pusong ya Selegae. n.d. https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Youth-Participation-Setswana.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{publicaffairsresearchinstitutendtsaya, author = {{Public Affairs Research Institute}}, title = {{Go tsaya Karolo ga Basha mo Pusong ya Selegae}}, institution = {Public Affairs Research Institute}, url = {https://pari.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/COMPACT-Youth-Participation-Setswana.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }