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    The purpose and functionality of legislation regarding skills development within the formal sector viewed against the background of the historical causes of the skills deficit in South Africa
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03) Van Zyl, Jeanne; Dupper, Ockert; Calitz, Karin; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Law. Department of Mercantile law.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: More than 20 years after South Africa’s democratic transition, and amid slow economic growth, the government faces increasing political pressure to demonstrate progress on socio-economic transformation. Skills development is viewed as an essential tool to redress socio-economic inequalities that resulted from pre-1994 discriminatory legislation. However, despite the existence of a comprehensive skills development policy, improvements in this sphere have been inadequate to address these concerns. This study aims to show that one of the reasons for the slow progress is the fact that the legislative framework does not facilitate an inclusive broad-based skills development approach since it de facto excludes many low skilled vulnerable employees, who are arguably most in need of assistance. In this study, recommendations are made to broaden the reach of the legislative framework while keeping supportive institutions intact. It is argued that the significance of skills development, underscored by the Constitution and public international law, supports the recognition of skills development as a basic condition of employment.