This study aimed to explore the role of small-scale agriculture in promoting youth entrepreneurship in South Africa’s rural areas. This study investigated the levels of entrepreneurial activities and formulated strategies to generate a favourable climate where agri-business and entrepreneurship activities will thrive. The study used a mixed research approach using quantitative and qualitative data within a single case study comprising of 95 participants. This research method was used because it advances the logical assimilation of quantitative and qualitative data within a single exploration or sustained inquiry program. The Variable View SPSS statistical analysis software program was utilised to analyse data. The data analysis revealed that the government needs to do more to support the youth in rural areas to venture into agriculture. The government makes it easier for the youth to access the materials required to participate in farming if the youth have qualifications to show that they can manage the resources. Further Education and Training (FET) institutions in the country must all make efforts to support the government in improving production for small-scale farmers by implementing short courses on agribusiness.
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