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Search: Unemployment

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture
National
/ 18 June 2025

Ramaphosa touts youth jobs drive as StatsSA data paints grim unemployment picture

The statistics agency’s youth report notes worsening joblessness, hunger and safety concerns among South Africa’s youth

By Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
Cutting unemployment rate needs a national, coordinated effort
Thought Leader
/ 13 June 2025

Cutting unemployment rate needs a national, coordinated effort

The requirements of the job market in all professions require ongoing university curriculum reviews to assess each programme’s relevance and alignment with the needs of professions, industry and society

By Francis Petersen
Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis
Business
/ 18 May 2025

Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis

Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness

By Aarti Bhana
SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%
National
/ 13 May 2025

SA’s unemployment rate edges up to 32.9%

Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households

By Aarti Bhana
Illegal mining a profitable but harmful way to address unemployment
Thought Leader
/ 1 April 2025

Illegal mining a profitable but harmful way to address unemployment

Out of poverty people have turned to illegal mining, destroying not only the forests but also farmlands and waterways

By Mellissa Mlambo
Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs
Business
/ 18 February 2025

Unemployment rate eases to 31.9% as four industries add jobs

This marks the second consecutive drop in the jobless rate, and the lowest since the third quarter of 2023

By Aarti Bhana
Stuck in Limbo: Mental health and unemployment among South Africa’s educated youth
Opinion
/ 4 February 2025

Stuck in Limbo: Mental health and unemployment among South Africa’s educated youth

Amid high unemployment, accessible mental health resources, destigmatisation campaigns and support systems are vital for our young people

By Naledi Ramontja
The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis
Top Achievers 2025
/ 31 January 2025

The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Using an ubuntu-based approach, centring care, creativity and climate, the education system can be changed to better align with aspirations and market needs

By Tebogo Moalusi
The National Development Agency tackles the triple threat of poverty, unemployment and inequality
Partner Content
/ 31 January 2025

The National Development Agency tackles the triple threat of poverty, unemployment and inequality

The National Development Agency has been empowering civil society organisations in South Africa for over 26 years

By National Development Agency
The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis
Opinion
/ 21 January 2025

The ubuntu economy can help tackle South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis

Using an ubuntu-based approach, centring care, creativity and climate, the education system can be changed to better align with aspirations and market needs

By Tebogo Moalusi
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