Youth unemployment continues to rise
South Africa's official unemployment rate rose from 32.1% to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest data released by Stats SA. Of particular concern is the persistently high youth unemployment rate, which remains at an alarming 45.5%—a critical issue that threatens both social stability and long-term economic growth. Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Youth Employment Portfolio Head at the Momentum Group, told VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning that the […]
