unemployment
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Two fish canning factories on West Coast may close by end of June
With the possibility of being without work for about six to eight months, and not receiving an income during those months, workers have no idea how they will survive or…
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Skills mismatch deepens as South Africa loses 345 000 jobs in first quarter
South Africa’s unemployment crisis has intensified with the loss of 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026, according to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)…
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South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate climbs to 32.7%
South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 1.3 percentage point increase.
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Government pays tribute to workers as opposition highlights unemployment crisis
South Africa’s Workers’ Day recognized workforce contributions amid high unemployment, prompting contrasting views on job creation and governance effectiveness.
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Retired lecturer brings art skills to Gamtoos Valley
Veteran art lecturer brings decades of expertise to Gamtoos Valley, eager to mentor emerging artists through hands-on ceramics and beadwork.
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EC unemployment hits 42.5%, nearly 80 000 jobs lost
Eastern Cape records SA’s highest unemployment at 42.5%, losing almost 80 000 jobs in a year. Rate far exceeds national average of 31.4% – Q4 2025 QLFS.
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New South African delivery app launches to tackle unemployment
South African delivery app SendMePls launches targeting unemployment crisis, connecting customers with local runners for multi-shop deliveries and errands.
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OPINION | Ramaphosa’s sleepless nights come decades too late – IRR
President Cyril Ramaphosa says unemployment keeps him awake at night. That concern, expressed in early 2026, comes far too late – and risks sounding insincere – after decades of mounting…
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Motus Retail pushes through job cuts despite union opposition
Employees at Motus Retail faces a bleak New Year as 86 are retrenched today and 579 will be impacted by remuneration and benefit changes implemented from 1 January 2026. This…
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Denny’s Mushrooms near Durbanville will soon be closing down
In a very unfortunate turn of events, the Denny’s Fresh Mushrooms Cape Town facility near Fisantekraal will close its doors before the end of January next year after being in…
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