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Bridging the Divide: Vocational Training as a Key to South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis South Africa’s unemployment crisis, a persistent challenge deeply interwoven with its socio-economic fabric, demands urgent and multifaceted solutions. The official unemployment rate hovers around 33%, but the expanded definition, including discouraged work-seekers, paints an even bleaker picture. This situation not only fuels […]

The Shifting Sands of South African Retail: A Jobs Analysis **Introduction:** South Africa’s retail sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and a dynamic economic landscape. This article delves into the evolving employment dynamics within this sector, comparing and contrasting job trends in e-commerce versus traditional brick-and-mortar stores. […]

Introduction: Youth Unemployment in South Africa – A Persistent Crisis South Africa grapples with a persistently high youth unemployment rate, a stark reality that casts a long shadow over the nation’s socio-economic landscape. This crisis, deeply entrenched and multifaceted, carries profound implications for the country’s future stability and prosperity. The scale of the challenge is […]