6 in 10 young South Africans have no jobs
Across South Africa, young people are encouraged by the government, NGOs and society to accept unpaid internships, precarious apprenticeships and low-wage jobs on the assumption that these opportunities will lead to better employment. Those who quit or refuse low wage jobs are sometimes derided by employers as “lazy” or “choosy”.
One South African province where more people are unemployed than working
When factoring in discouraged work seekers, South Africa’s North-West province has the worst unemployment rate with more people unemployed than working. South Africa continues to grapple with a severe unemployment crisis, with Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) highlighting the deep-rooted nature of the problem.
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