There are now 7.9 million people without jobs in South Africa, up from 7.8 million last quarter
There is a great demand for digital skilled employees across the board
But jobless levels are still above those prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, which saw 2.2 million people lose employment
The president said the new three-stream model that offers more choices and better guidance would help address the school drop-out rate
Foreign direct investment will not create enough jobs to resolve the unemployment crisis
Statistics South Africa says 204 000 jobs were gained between the second quarter and the third quarter of 2022
The country has struggled to recover jobs after Covid-19’s economic onslaught
With fewer people visiting branches, opting to seek services online, something has to give
South Africa’s jobless rate is one of the highest in the world — and bringing it down significantly could take years
The police and criminal justice system continue with a punitive approach to fight illegal drug trade, targeting poor black users in particular