Development Policy Research Unit
latest news & developments
Nxesi: The changing definition of work demands a review of labour protection
The labour minister noted many informal workers had been excluded from the country’s Covid-19 relief scheme
Why is turning the tide on SA unemployment so tough?
South Africa’s jobless rate is one of the highest in the world — and bringing it down significantly could take years
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
R350 grant: A ticket into the labour market — report
The Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was terminated at the end of April, but research shows it aided job recovery