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Youth Participation and Representation in Community Governance at Cato Manor Township, Durban

Youth Participation and Representation in Community Governance at Cato Manor Township, Durban
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Author(s): Ndwakhulu Stephen Tshishonga (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 28
Source title: Participation of Young People in Governance Processes in Africa
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jeffrey Kurebwa (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)and Obadiah Dodo (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9388-1.ch013

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Abstract

This chapter deliberates on youth participation and (mis)representation in community governance structures at South African townships. Youth participation entails active participation of youth in the policymaking procedures happening and problems disturbing their lives. Youth have the opportunity to influence their community governance structures. A study found that the current generation of youth are not aligned to the community governance structures. Youth participation and representation in community governance structures such as ward committees and community policing forums (CPFs) are essential as they could help youth fight issues such as teenage pregnancy, drug use, crime, unemployment, school dropout, etc. because they spend time in socially meaningful activities such as volunteering at different community structures.

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