Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

SA unemployment climbs to 33,6%

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South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33,6%, with 345 000 more people now without work, according to the latest Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey. Job losses were recorded across sectors including community and social services, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Phemelo speaks to SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi on what’s driving the continued job losses and what needs to change.
12 Aug 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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