Official unemployment figures decrease in third quarter of 2023
November 15, 2023
The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) indicate that the number of employed persons increased by 399 000 to 16.7 million in the
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South Africa records employment gains in Quarter 2
August 16, 2023
At least 150 000 more people were employed in South Africa during the second quarter of the year as compared to the first – resulting
Millions of young South Africans are jobless – giving them ‘soft’ skills will help
May 17, 2023
The fact that more than half of the South African population is under 30 years could be beneficial for the country’s economic growth and development.
South African companies are paying for poor mental health
May 15, 2023
The number of people struggling with everything from depression to acute anxiety, burnout and even addiction is increasing exponentially in South Africa. This is due
When Should You Review Your Life Insurance Cover?
October 17, 2022
Life insurance is part of your financial plan and just like a GPS reroutes you when things change on a trip, your financial plan and
Job creation in South Africa: the president’s advisors discuss what it will take
September 12, 2022
At the end of 2021, South Africa recorded its highest unemployment rate since the dawn of democracy, at 35.3%. The figure has marginally dropped but
Unemployment rate drops to 34.5% in first quarter of 2022
June 1, 2022
The unemployment rate in South Africa has decreased by 0.8 of a percentage point to 34.5% in the first quarter of 2022, Statistics South Africa
South Africa’s unemployment and labour market trends: a lost decade?
September 20, 2021
Unemployment remains one of South Africa’s most pressing economic and social challenges. Over the past two decades it has also proved to be one of
Why have South Africans been on a looting rampage? Research offers insights
July 16, 2021
The looting of businesses, shopping centres and warehouses in South Africa over the past week, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng provinces, has taken place
Minister expresses concern over increase in youth unemployment
June 3, 2021
Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi, has expressed his concern over the increase in youth unemployment, which overshadows gains in some industries. While some industries