Chronic unemployment
[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.
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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?
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SA employment shows 1% increase in third quarter
This is largely due to increases in community services, trade, construction and mining industries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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Africa Check: SA's unemployment rates
Africa Check unpacks South Africa’s unemployment figures.
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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.
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ACDP promises economic growth
The ACDP says it aims to boost employment, reduce poverty and grow the economy.
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'The youth should be uplifted'
MEC Albert Fritz spoke at the Youth Cafe launch, designed to reduce unemployment.
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Informal sector creates more jobs
The informal sector created 12,722 jobs in the last quarter of 2013.
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Parliament passes Employment Services Bill
The bill was passed despite fierce criticism from opposition parties.
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Unemployment rate drops to 24.7%
A total of 6.8 million people in South Africa remain unemployed.
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Old Mutual layoffs 'cold and calculated'
A former employee says the retrenchment dealt a massive blow to his self-esteem.
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ILO: retrenchments must be last resort
ILO says companies should find other alternatives to reduce their costs.
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SA unemployment figures concerning
The Reserve Bank’s Gill Marcus says high-levels of unemployment in SA’s youth is worrisome.
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MPs debate Labour Relations Bill
ANC MPs came under fire for removing a clause in the Labour Relations Bill.
