South Africa Needs Growth Above 3% to Reduce Unemployment: Analyst
From First Take SA · 6:49
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South Africa's unemployment rate has risen again, now at 33.7% in the third quarter of 2026.The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey shows a 0.1 percentage point increase, leaving millions still without work. The figures highlight ongoing challenges around economic growth, business confidence and job creation. Questions are also being raised about whether current policies are delivering the jobs the country needs. To unpack the numbers,Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Jannie Rossouw, Economist and Professor at the Wits Business School.
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