Tag Archives: Statistics South Africa

More than half of the people in South Africa live in poverty – study

November 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The results of a government survey show that over half of the population of South Africa lives in poverty in the wealthiest African nation. The national agency Statistics South Africa conducted the survey in 2009 and released the results on … read more »

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Africa’s jobless rate quickens as economy struggles

May 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South African unemployment rose in the first quarter of 2012, data showed on Tuesday, in a sign that economic growth remains far below the levels needed to create jobs, one of the most pressing challenges facing the government. The jobless … read more »

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63% of young black South African women jobless

February 1, 2011 by benim

Institute states that overall unemployment rate of 15-24 year olds is 51% Two out of every three young African women are jobless, according to the latest South Africa Survey just published by the South African Institute of Race Relations in … read more »

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