South Africa’s unemployment hits 14-year high as recession looms: An unemployed man pulls a trolley full of recyclable waste material which he sells for a living, in Daveland near Soweto, South Africa August 4, 2015. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko PRETORIA – South Africa’s unemployment rose to its highest in 14 years in ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews South Africa eager to … [Read more...] about SA News: South Africa’s unemployment hits 14-year high as recession looms
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What South Africa can do about youth unemployment in the short run | The Conversation
What South Africa can do about youth unemployment in the short run: A significant number of young South Africans struggle to find jobs. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko-South Africa’s youth unemployment rates are now considered to be chronic. The latest figures show that about 48% of South Africans between 15 and 34 were unemployed in the third quarter of 2016. The situation has … [Read more...] about What South Africa can do about youth unemployment in the short run | The Conversation
How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act Could Stimulate Economic Growth
How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act Could Stimulate Economic Growth: The new Act will make benefits available to a much larger proportion of the workforce, and also has the potential to stimulate economic growth. The Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act, which was signed into law by President Zuma recently, has been widely reported on as likely to have a positive … [Read more...] about How the Unemployment Insurance Amendment Act Could Stimulate Economic Growth
National Treasury calls for steps to reduce unemployment
National Treasury calls for steps to reduce unemployment: Treasury says SA's economy urgently needs to grow in order to expand business operations & reduce the high unemployment numbers. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News SABC said to have funded establishment of Gupta owned ANN7: Veteran journalist Vuyo Mvoko dropped this bombshell while testifying at … [Read more...] about National Treasury calls for steps to reduce unemployment
How two crucial trends are affecting unemployment in South Africa | The Conversation
Members of South Africa's main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, rally for the youth wage subsidy. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoEmployment has increased in South Africa over the past 20 years, but it has not been rapid enough to absorb all new job seekers into the labour market. Unemployment has therefore also increased and remains very high. The most recent figures show … [Read more...] about How two crucial trends are affecting unemployment in South Africa | The Conversation
