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This study aims to explore the spatial variations and determinants of youth unemployment in Gauteng province.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Hidden spatial inequalities in youth unemployment in Gauteng: need for place-based interventions

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This study aims to explore the spatial variations and determinants of youth unemployment in Gauteng province.
Analyzed data from the Gauteng City-Region Observatory Quality of Life Survey 7 (2023/24).
Utilized Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) to assess relationships between youth unemployment and socioeconomic factors.
Focused on local model performance across different wards.
Significant spatial heterogeneity observed in youth unemployment determinants across Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng, and parts of Johannesburg.
Local R2 values ranged from 0.39 to 0.77, indicating variable influence of local factors.
Findings suggest that standardized solutions are inadequate and place-based interventions are necessary.

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Randomized trial examines spatial variation of youth unemployment in Gauteng, highlighting unique local factors.

Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

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