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Understanding the Challenges Facing South Africa's Youth in 2025
The pressing challenges faced by South Africa's youth, including high unemployment rates, inadequate educational resources, and the urgent need for effective career counselling, is brought to the fore
'More people have a chance of getting a job here' - Western Cape leads SA with lowest unemployment rate
The Western Cape has emerged as South Africa's frontrunner in job creation, boasting the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 19. 6% for the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey.
Tshwane's unemployment crisis: Mayor Moya's vision for economic revitalisation
Tshwane faces a staggering 37,8% unemployment rate, particularly among youth. Mayor Nasiphi Moya has outlined a bold Economic Revitalisation Strategy aimed at fostering inclusive growth and reducing unemployment by 2029.
South Africa’s job crisis: youth unemployment, BEE debate, and the fight for real inclusion
On Workers’ Day 2025, South Africa reflected on the state of its labour market amid soaring youth unemployment exceeding 44%. Experts warn that despite policy shifts in Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), systemic barriers—like education inequality, lack of access to capital, and geographic exclusion—continue to hinder meaningful economic inclusion.
Tshwane's initiative to boost employment through expanded business support centres
Tshwane aims to combat unemployment and bolster informal economies by expanding its business support centres in collaboration with the Small Enterprise Development and Financial Agency.
Freedom Front Plus questions Tshwane's ambitious economic growth target
Freedom Front Plus raises concerns over Tshwane's projected 3,9% economic growth rate by 2029, questioning the feasibility of the Mayor's plans amid high unemployment and service delivery issues.
Job recovery mirage: 91 000 more unemployed as government failures deepen
Despite a slight increase in jobs, South Africa faces a daunting reality with 91 000 fewer employed than last year, revealing deep-rooted economic challenges that demand urgent action