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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 […]

today15 May 2025

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South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 32.9% in First Quarter of 2025

South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025, marking a one-percentage-point increase from the previous quarter. This is according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa. The data reveals a concerning drop of 291,000 in the number of employed persons, reducing the total employed population from 17.1 million in Q4 of 2024 to 16.8 million. Simultaneously, the number […]

today13 May 2025

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BUDGET SPEECH 2025: No plans to decrease youth unemployment

The 2025 Budget Speech marked a pivotal moment for South Africa, but it left many questions unanswered—particularly about how young people will be meaningfully integrated into the economy. With over R380 billion allocated to debt repayment, the government faces significant challenges in creating sustainable employment opportunities. Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Youth Employment Portfolio Head at Momentum Group, acknowledged that while structural reforms under Operation Vulindlela have begun, their long-term impact on small […]

today13 March 2025

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Unemployment rate drops to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Statistics South Africa's (Stats SA) quarterly labour force survey for the fourth quarter of 2024 indicates a slight decrease in the unemployment rate, which has dropped to 31.9 percent from 32.1 percent in the previous quarter. Employment rose by 132,000, bringing the total number of employed persons to 17.1 million. However, the number of discouraged job seekers increased by 111,000, and youth unemployment remains notably high at 44.6 percent. Statistician-General […]

today18 February 2025

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Latest unemployment stats show situation worsening for SA’s youth

By Rachel Mohamed Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recently released the latest unemployment figures on Tuesday, which show an uptick in joblessness. These figures paint a grim picture for the country’s youth showing that unemployment has increased to 33.5 percent during the second quarter, from 32.9 percent in the previous quarter. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Thursday, the Portfolio Head of Youth Employment at Momentum Group Nkosinathi Mahlangu […]

today16 August 2024

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Social media and job-hunting- The good and the bad

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Social media was created to keep in touch with friends and family online, however, with several technological changes and adjustments, it has also become a way for organizations, businesses, and government entities to reach consumers through enticing content and paid advertisements. With an unemployment rate of above 30% in South Africa, VOC News asked unemployed young people if social media can be used as a platform […]

today26 June 2024

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