Youth Unemployment

What Could Help Young People Find Jobs in South Africa?

The recent contraction of the South African economy does not bode well for the country’s unemployment crisis. It follows a decade of weak economic performance where not enough jobs have been created to keep up with population growth.But ...

Joburg Post·almost 5 years ago

Unrest is being used to subvert South Africa’s democracy: giving in is not an option

The mayhem of the last few days is a reminder of the danger that South Africa continues to live with, as well as an indication of the disfigurement of its law enforcement institutions. The danger stems from the deferral of a “better ...

Mcebisi Ndletyana·almost 3 years ago

South Africa has spent billions in 4 years to create jobs for young people: how their wages affect the broader economy

In October 2020 the South African government launched a collection of public employment programmes, initially intended as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative, called the Presidential Employment Stimulus, has been extended...

The Conversation ·2 months ago

What has caused South Africa's unemployment rate to rise to 32.1% ?

Senior Economist at Oxford Economics Africa, Jee-A van der Linde has revealed that South Africa’s increased unemployment rate was expected due to the weak economic activity that happened in the fourth quarter of last year.

Neo Poho·2 months ago

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