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Thousands of Numsa members marched from Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown to the offices of the Metals and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council in Marshalltown on 5 October 2021 to demand an 8% increase across the board. Picture: Xanderleigh Dookey Makhaza/Eyewitness News

Chronic unemployment

South Africans have no reason to celebrate workers day, says Numsa

By Veronica Mokhoali

Today's commemoration of international labour day in South Africa falls against the backdrop of a crippling high unemployment rate which is now at a staggering...

  • Workers sit along Mahikeng’s main road day in and day out, hoping to be hired for odd jobs, while the government fails consistently to address the issue of unemployment.

    The men of Nelson Mandela Drive in Mahikeng

    Workers sit along Mahikeng’s main road day in and day out, hoping to be hired for odd jobs, while the government fails consistently to address the issue of unemployment.

    19 days ago
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    SA’s unemployment rate crosses the dreaded 35% threshold: Stats SA

    Statistic South Africa says the country’s unemployment rate has crossed the feared 35% threshold in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the rate to 35.3%.

    50 days ago
  • More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa in March 2020, communities are still trying to recover from its effects and devastation. Picture: New Frame

    Women account for two-thirds of jobs lost during COVID-19 in SA: Report

    COVID-19 has disproportionately affected women, who have suffered more job losses and greater emotional distress. Yet few can access the mental health help they need.

    186 days ago
  • Many of Hangberg's residents live in poverty. Picture: EWN

    [OPINION] SA’s national minimum wage could hurt small firms & rural workers

    With its raging unemployment and many low-paying jobs, South Africa faces a dilemma as it introduces a national minimum wage.

    1846 days ago
  • Office generic. Picture: Supplied.

    A growing number of people think their job is useless

    The real question we should be asking ourselves is: what actually constitutes “work” in this day and age?

    1848 days ago
  • FILE: Unemployment is high in Carnarvon with only 39% of residents being employed. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    SA employment shows 1% increase in third quarter

    This is largely due to increases in community services, trade, construction and mining industries.

    1983 days ago
  • FILE: Protesters during a jobs march in Cape Town. Picture: EWN

    Rating agencies to look closely at SA's latest unemployment rate

    It’s unclear whether the increase in unemployment will be a step towards a rating downgrade.

    2002 days ago
  • FILE: The Koeberg Interchange, where the N1 and M5 highways intersect in Cape Town. Picture: capetown.gov.za

    CT creates 1,200 jobs in IT & financial training for youth

    The R10 million project is part of an initiative aimed at empowering the youth.

    2139 days ago
  • Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Govt to blame for current unemployment figures – Numsa

    The union says the latest unemployment figures indicate that entire industries are on the brink of collapse.

    2198 days ago
  • Deputy Minister in the Presidency Buti Manamela. Picture: Sapa.

    'Govt needs to pump resources into black/coloured schools'

    Deputy Minister Buti Manamela says govt resources should be focused at schools in black & coloured townships.

    2801 days ago
  • FILE: The rate has risen to 25.5 percent, the highest it’s been since the first labour force survey in 2008.

    SA youth unemployment rate rises

    The rate has risen to 25.5 percent, the highest it’s been since the first labour force survey in 2008.

    2849 days ago
  • A group of young people took part in a march against unemployment in Cape Town on 07 July 2011. Picture: Nathan Adams/EWN

    Africa Check: SA's unemployment rates

    Africa Check unpacks South Africa’s unemployment figures.

    2882 days ago
  • FILE: The Department of Correctional Services has trained 9,500 inmates in plumbing, welding, building, carpentry and electrical engineering in the past two years. Picture: Taurai Maduna/EWN.

    Correctional Services Dept empowers inmates

    About 9,500 inmates have been trained as artisans over the past two years at a cost of R50 million.

    2970 days ago
  • ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe. Picture: EWN

    ACDP promises economic growth

    The ACDP says it aims to boost employment, reduce poverty and grow the economy.

    3006 days ago
  • MEC Albert Fritz spoke at the Youth Cafe launch, designed to reduce unemployment. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN

    'The youth should be uplifted'

    MEC Albert Fritz spoke at the Youth Cafe launch, designed to reduce unemployment.

    3039 days ago
  • FILE: The informal sector created 12,722 jobs in the last quarter of 2013. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN

    Informal sector creates more jobs

    The informal sector created 12,722 jobs in the last quarter of 2013.

    3046 days ago
  • The bill was passed despite fierce criticism from opposition parties in the National Assembly. Picture: EWN.

    Parliament passes Employment Services Bill

    The bill was passed despite fierce criticism from opposition parties.

    3108 days ago
  • FILE: Unemployed Atlantis residents queue outside the Hisense Factory, hoping to find work. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Unemployment rate drops to 24.7%

    A total of 6.8 million people in South Africa remain unemployed.

    3122 days ago
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