Union demands pension fund for domestic workers
About 850 000 people are employed as domestic workers in South Africa, contributing to 5.2% of the country’s total employment
Quarterly Labour Force Survey
Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts
With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market
Unemployment rises to 33.5% in the second quarter
Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years
Agriculture increases jobs by 10%, 2023 Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows
The rise in people employed in the sector is driven by increased production in field crops, forestry and aquaculture
SA salaries stagnate amid chronic economic underperformance
In a five-year review of take-home pay, BankservAfrica found that the average salary has not kept pace with inflation
Rising food prices in South Africa: A struggle for daily survival
The shelves in grocery stores have become more forbidding since the pandemic, but economists believe that there is some hope on the horizon
South Africa’s unemployment rate retreats again
The country has struggled to recover jobs after Covid-19’s economic onslaught
African youth: Empowering the continent’s greatest asset
Education is the best way to turn young people’s potential into realised achievements
Time to turn SA’s unemployment nightmare into a bold dream
The Youth Employment Service is helping thousands of our youths to land that vital first job
Another record high as 7.9-million people remain jobless in South Africa
Record new high for unemployment in South Africa, as Stats SA releases jobs data for the fourth quarter of 2021
Unemployment hits another record high as unrest takes its toll
The official unemployment rate rose to 34.9% in the third quarter of 2021 — the highest since 2008
‘Explosive’ jobs crisis imperils South Africa
Experts’ strategies for fixing the unemployment crisis range from devaluing the rand to a universal income grant or accepting debt from loans
South Africa needs a national, co-ordinated plan of action to create jobs for youth
To turn SA’s youth unemployment crisis around, we need to believe in young people’s potential, but also come up with a concrete, inclusive action plan
Young South Africans must co-drive unemployment solutions
Young people’s experiences should lead the way in a shared response to youth unemployment
Professional or working class, unemployment has hammered black women the most
The latest unemployment figures show deepening joblessness and continuous setbacks
A black woman’s burden: Carer, provider and unemployed
All indicators, including the employment statistics released this week show how black women bear the brunt of unemployment. Here are their stories
Basic income grant not on treasury’s watchlist — yet
Treasury officials will model the effect of the grant on the fiscus if the need arises
SA’s private sector can promote migrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and skills
The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy
South Africa hits new unemployment record
The unemployment rate reached 32.6%, the highest since the survey was launched in 2008, in the first three months of 2021
Covid-19 jobs unlikely to bounce back
Evidence suggests that job losses triggered by the lockdown may be long lasting
‘Lockdown quarter’ sees jobs bloodbath
The decline in employment has been accompanied by a larger increase in economic inactivity, resulting in a 42% expanded unemployment rate
Slight drop in unemployment rate at end of 2018 — Stats SA
Although Stats SA has noted a slight decrease, South Africa’s unemployment rate is still one of the highest in the world.
SA unemployment on the rise — Stats SA
Women and young people are the most affected by job scarcity in the country
Employment down for first quarter of 2014
Overall unemployment has increased to 25.2% in the first quarter of this year, according to a Stats SA report.
ANC takes a swipe at DA’s economic strategy
The Democratic Alliance’s economic strategy in the Western Cape must be questioned, ANC provincial legislature member Max Ozinsky has said.
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Taxes force start-ups underground
Statistics have shown a slump in the establishment of new businesses, but experts say they have just gone under the radar.