Pressure on jobs eases slightly but rate remains extremely high
At 32.6% the unemployment rate remains exceedingly high by historical and international standards
15 August 2023 - 12:46
UPDATED 15 August 2023 - 22:50
SA’s unemployment rate surprised in the second quarter, falling more than expected, helped by a sizeable increase in formal sector employment.
But at 32.6% it remains exceedingly high by historical and international standards...
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