South Africa’s Unemployment Rises to 8.5 Million as Job Market Weakens
By Olusola Blessing
South Africa’s unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% as the number of unemployed people increased to 8.5 million in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued pressure on the country’s labour market.
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Source: MSME Africa (link opens in a new window)
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