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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 8 MIN

Roodt blames weak growth for youth unemployment

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South Africa's official unemployment rate has increased by 0,9 of a percentage point to 33,6 percent in the second quarter of 2026, from 32,7 percent in the first quarter, that's according to Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released today. Jon Gericke spoke to Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt

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