SA’s employment crisis continues

South Africa’s employment crisis continues. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey Q4:2021 by Stats SA shows another increase in the official unemployment rate which now stands at 35.3% - the highest since the start of the QLFS in 2008. • 35.3% is South Africa’s official unemployment rate expanded 46.2% • The official unemployment rate for youth aged 15-34 is 49.0% (60.4% expanded) • The unemployment rate for youth aged 15–24 is 66.5% (expanded 77%) <a href="https://kaya959.co.za">Kaya 959</a>