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South Africa’s unemployment crisis is a national emergency

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South Africa’s unemployment crisis is a national emergency

South Africa's unemployment crisis is a structural economic challenge, not merely cyclical.

The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey reveals a staggering 33.6% official unemployment rate, demanding a coordinated and sustained policy response focused on productive investment, enterprise growth, and skills development.

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