/ 14 August 2024

Unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, say analysts

Unemployed Men Wait On A Street Corner For Part Time Work In
Unemployed men wait on a street corner for part time work in central Johannesburg. (Photo by Naashon Zalk/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

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