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Designing the Bridge to Earning
Permanent private-sector jobs remain scarce, but public employment programmes are proving vital in bridging the gap for young South Africans seeking sustainable pathways to…
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is a national emergency
South Africa's unemployment crisis is a structural economic challenge, not merely cyclical. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a staggering 33.6% official…
When Foreign Workers Lose, South African Workers Don’t Win
An encounter with Edward, a migrant worker in Cape Town, highlights the harsh realities faced by foreigners in South Africa's labour market. Despite challenges, his story offers…
South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%
South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now jobless. Youth unemployment is particularly dire at 47.4%, prompting the South African…
South Africa is failing the generation it claims to celebrate
While South Africa commemorates the youth of 1976 every June, millions of young people today face a stark reality of unemployment and economic exclusion. This article explores…
Ramaphosa calls for ‘real change’ as SA marks 32 years of democracy
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s democracy must be measured by its ability to deliver real, material improvements in people’s lives
SA marks 32 years of democracy amid deep inequality and joblessness
South Africa’s 32nd Freedom Day highlights both democratic gains and ongoing struggles with inequality, unemployment and poverty
In Sona, Ramaphosa signals shift from crisis management to consolidation
For the first time in several years, electricity did not dominate the president’s address
Ramaphosa talks tough on gangs, corruption
The president said the South African National Defence Force would be deployed to support police in tackling gang violence and illegal mining
Future of SRD grant uncertain, treasury says
The Universal Basic Income Coalition said the government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries
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
GNU has ‘rekindled hope’ that South Africa can prosper, says ISS
The Institute for Security Studies launched its Prospects 2043 report on Tuesday, with strong leadership seen as key to long-term stability in the country This content is…
PODCAST: How South Africa fits into the global economy, pt 2
Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy
PODCAST: How South Africa fits into the global economy
Michael Power chats to the M&G editor-in-chief and business journalists about South Africa and its place in the global economy.
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