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Africa · 1 hrs ago
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SA recovery remains mainly jobless
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South Africa's economy continues to recover, but job losses remain a critical problem, with 345,000 positions eliminated in Q1 2026 and unemployment rising to 32.7%, highlighting the disconnect between economic stabilisation and actual employment creation.
SA recovery remains mainly jobless
The country lost 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026 as unemployment climbed to 32.7%, exposing the gap between economic stabilisation and meaningful employment growth
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