Exploitation and Economic Struggles Plague Youth in Kroondal
Terrence Ngobeni
Name : Terrence Ngobeni
Province: Northwest
District : Bojanala
Municipality: Rustenburg
Village:kroondal Ikemeleng
Date:21 August 2024
Exploitation and Economic Struggles Plague Youth in Kroondal
In the community of Kroondal, about 8-12 KM away from Rustenburg Town. A distressing trend has emerged, where the local youth find themselves ensnared in a vicious cycle of poverty and substance abuse due to the selling of employment opportunities by unscrupulous individuals. This nefarious practice thrives on the vulnerability of the impoverished youth, who are desperate for work but lack the financial means to secure a job in their community.
Despite possessing the skills and determination to contribute meaningfully to the workforce, the youth of Kroondal face a bleak reality where economic opportunities are often only accessible to those who can afford to pay for them. Outsiders, who have the necessary financial resources, capitalize on this disparity by purchasing jobs that should rightfully be available based on merit and equal opportunity.
The insidious nature of this phenomenon has led to a situation where the indigenous youth of Kroondal are marginalized within their community, and forced into a state of perpetual unemployment and destitution. Without the means to buy their way into employment, many young people find themselves trapped in a cycle of poverty, with few avenues for legitimate economic advancement.
Tragically, the lack of viable employment options has driven some of Kroondal’s youth towards the dangerous allure of drugs and substance abuse. Faced with limited prospects for a better future, a growing number of young individuals have succumbed to the temptations of escape offered by illicit substances, further exacerbating the socio-economic challenges gripping the community.
As a result, the once-promising potential of Kroondal’s youth is being squandered, as dreams remain unfulfilled and talents go untapped. The toxic combination of economic exploitation and social disenfranchisement has created a systemic barrier to progress, perpetuating a cycle of poverty and despair that threatens to erode the very fabric of the community.
Addressing this crisis requires a concerted effort to dismantle the structures that enable the sale of jobs and to create pathways for inclusive economic participation. By empowering the youth of Kroondal with genuine opportunities for employment and advancement, we can nurture a generation of thriving individuals who can contribute positively to the growth and prosperity of their community. Only through collective action and a commitment to equity and justice can we break free from the chains of exploitation and build a brighter future for all in Kroondal.
