Bleak picture as Stats SA release much anticipated job numbers for 2nd quarter

SAfm — 2.2 million people have lost their jobs in South Africa in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The number of employed people has decreased to 14,1 million compared to the first quarter of 2020. Stats SA has just released the much anticipated job numbers for the second quarter of 2020 after more than a month of postponements. The unemployment figure also reflects the worst impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the economy following the hard-lockdown -- which halted most economic activities from March till June. We spoke to economic reporter Mbongeni Muthwa and got reaction from Cosatu's spokesperson Sizwe Pamla.