Youth Unemployment South Africa
latest news & developments
SA recovery remains mainly jobless
The country lost 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026 as unemployment climbed to 32.7%, exposing the gap between economic stabilisation and meaningful employment growth
Unemployment rate eases but structural crisis deepens
The decline brings the official rate to its lowest level since the Covid-19 shock pushed unemployment above 30%
Moeletsi Mbeki criticises ‘ruling political elites’ for ‘milking’ South Africa’s economy
The brother of former president Thabo Mbeki said the power of the ruling middle class must be diluted by the poor, the working class and property owners
Entrepreneurship key to solving SA’s youth unemployment crisis
Business leaders call for more investment to help youths start businesses and to tackle joblessness
Unemployment drops to 32.1% in third quarter
The jobless rate is down from the two-year high of 33.5% recorded in the second quarter
Youth empowerment through the McDonald’s South Africa and CATHSSETA Skills Development Partnership
Valuable work experience is gained in the skills-driven training programme
How the South African government’s policies are hindering poultry industry growth and job creation
Despite a R1.8 billion investment that created 2 000 jobs, low demand and stalled export growth leave poultry production capacity idle
New initiative to address youth unemployment tackles vulnerability
Disillusioned, disengaged young people need support from peers, individualised coaching and community-centred services to building inclusivity and trust