In the latest episode of the Constitution@Work, Daniela Ellerbeck, Lusanda Mahkuntsu, Mpone Komako and Ismail Joosub discuss how South Africa’s Constitution shapes the real-world experience of rights and freedoms.

In this episode they explore the following questions:

• How serious is youth unemployment in South Africa?

• What systemic changes are needed to create real pathways into work?

• The Foundation talks about expanding TVET and linking it to opportunities. Why is this so important?

• What does the Foundation propose to incentivise businesses to employ young people?

• There are already many youth programmes in place – what is the problem with them?

• The What does the report say about helping young people access jobs geographically?

• The report mentions mental health – how does that connect to unemployment?

• What solutions are proposed for young people who want to start their own businesses?

• How do broader economic policies affect youth employment?

• What does the report say about aligning education with economic demand?

• How do all these recommendations mentioned, tie back to the Constitution?