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unemployment among South Africans with advanced qualifications is rapidly rising, leading to an eroding unemployment gap between this category and other categories. (John McCann/M&G)
EDUCATION

Higher education is fast losing its edge in South Africa’s labour market

The country is under pressure to meet the demands of an evolving job market

  • Nnaemeka Ohamadike
5 min read
Job creation: National government cannot build a thriving labour market on the foundations of failing infrastructure.
BASIC INCOME GRANT

SA’s rising unemployment needs a fresh solution

The government’s failed attempts to address unemployment have left many without work, but there are ways to effectively overcome this

  • Duma Gqubule
6 min read
The largest employment increases were recorded in the Gauteng, Free State and Western Cape provinces. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
LABOUR FORCE SURVEY

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.

  • Mashadi Kekana
1 min read
Youth unemployment is at an all-time high. Photo: Oupa Nkosi/M&G
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI

SA unemployment on the rise — Stats SA

Women and young people are the most affected by job scarcity in the country

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
LABOUR FORCE SURVEY

SA’s jobless rate eases, but remains high

South Africa’s official jobless rate has eased to 25.0% of the labour force in the third quarter as the trade and finance sectors created jobs.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read