What does freedom mean for a young person who is politically free but economically stuck?
In an article for the Sowetan, ALI SA Fellow Dr Steven Zwane (Class XVI: Umsimbithi) argues that entrepreneurship education is one of the most important missing pieces in South Africa’s response to youth unemployment. More than a pathway to business ownership, he presents it as a way to build agency, helping young people recognise opportunities, solve problems and create value in their communities.
The article does not suggest entrepreneurship education can replace economic growth, investment or jobs. Instead, it explores why exposure, practical experience and the confidence to take initiative are essential if young people are to move from aspiration to action.
At a time when South Africa continues to grapple with economic exclusion, the piece offers a compelling perspective on what it will take to turn freedom into opportunity for the next generation.
Read the full article, Entrepreneurship Education Will Give Youth Real Freedom, written by Dr Steven Zwane and originally published in the Sowetan.
