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Border Management Authority commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato highlights the successful use of drones in intercepting over 1,000 undocumented migrants during the Easter weekend, addressing the ongoing challenges of illegal migration into South Africa.
“People only see us only as beggars”
South Africa's government proposes a VAT increase to address fiscal challenges, but experts warn it may disproportionately affect the poor and middle class, raising concerns about its impact on consumer spending and economic growth.
South Africa's planned staggered VAT increase from 15% to 16% is drawing criticism from economists and citizens alike, who argue that already-strained households will bear the brunt of the government's latest revenue-generating measure.
Denosa has condemned Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's announcement to recruit only 200 nurses as 'shockingly inadequate' amid a national nursing shortage crisis where projections indicate South Africa could be short 100,000 nurses by 2030.
Macua has made submissions to the South African Human Rights Commission ahead of the national inquiry into illegal mining.
In an impassioned address at South Africa’s first-ever Policing Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent reforms within the police service, aiming to combat the corruption that undermines public trust and to restore faith in law enforcement
Graduates share their struggles in finding employment despite qualifications.
Cyril Must Fall' protesters will march through Tshwane to the Union Buildings this Friday, causing significant traffic disruptions as the Defend South Africa movement demands Ramaphosa's resignation over alleged corruption, economic decline and the Phala Phala scandal.
Google has committed to creating 300,000 jobs in South Africa by 2030 through its new R2. 5 billion Cloud region in Johannesburg and skills development initiatives. The tech giant projects over R90 billion in economic output for the country, as South Africa battles one of the world's highest unemployment rates at 31. 9%
Statistics South Africa's latest report reveals a complex employment landscape: a modest 12,000 job increase in Q4 2023, yet a concerning annual loss of 91,000 positions. With youth unemployment at 45%, everyday South Africans interviewed by IOL offer practical solutions – from targeted skills development in mining and agriculture to combating corruption and creating better conditions for entrepreneurship.
In the previous quarter, the second biggest decline in jobs was in business services, followed by manufacturing, transport, and then mining. However, trade and construction reported gains, albeit small.
Statistics South Africa reports a promising slowdown in job losses, driven by growth in trade, transport, and electricity sectors.
Grant beneficiaries are urged to switch to the new Postbank black cards before the March 20 deadline, as SASSA gold cards will cease to function.
South African job seekers are increasingly falling victim to sophisticated fake job scams, causing financial and emotional strain due to high unemployment rates.
GIWUSA criticises Minister McKenzie for favouring certain racial groups in job adverts, demanding immediate action from President Ramaphosa.
Workers union GIWUSA has launched a scathing attack on Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, demanding his immediate removal after job advertisements explicitly excluded black candidates. The union has given a 7-day ultimatum before pursuing legal action, while McKenzie defends the posts as addressing historical employment imbalances.
FW de Klerk Foundation vehemently opposes Donald Trump's claims about South Africa, labelling his citizenship offer to white farmers as fuelled by disinformation
More than 600 desperate job seekers queued outside a Durban restaurant competing for just 50 positions, highlighting South Africa's dire unemployment crisis in a viral TikTok video that has sparked nationwide concern.
The ANC said the job cuts were not a directive from the national government and said the unilateral effects schools in economically disadvantaged areas.
A transformative partnership between Diageo SA and the University of Johannesburg is paving the way for thousands of South Africa's youths to find promising careers in the hospitality industry while tackling the pressing issue of unemployment.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has blamed the ANC for the high unemployment figures, arguing that the party failed to industrialise the economy, resulting in crucial sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, and trade suffering job losses.
As Minister Godongwana prepares for his first budget speech, the DA demands immediate economic reforms to tackle unemployment and stimulate growth across vital sectors like energy and transport.
As public sector job schemes show limited results, a vital shift towards fostering private sector growth to create employment solutions is needed, says Free SA.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has shared a positive update on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and how it is tackling the youth unemployment crisis.