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As unemployment grows so does the advancement of AI make the first rung of the ladder for youth to enter the job market.
SOUTH AFRICA

Women, youth, unemployment and AI: an unhappy alliance

As South Africa’s unemployment rate rises to 33.6%, youth advocacy groups are calling for urgent reforms to prepare young people for a labour market increasingly shaped by…

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read
With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 33.6%, the debate intensifies: Is AI exacerbating job losses, or can it be a catalyst for new employment opportunities? Explore the insights from leading economists and industry experts.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

South Africa’s AI dilemma: productivity or jobs?

With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 33.6%, the debate intensifies: Is AI exacerbating job losses, or can it be a catalyst for new employment opportunities? Explore…

  • Ashley Lechman
6 min read
South Africa's jobs crisis is putting renewed pressure on job seekers.
ECONOMY

Stats SA data reveals extremely concerning trends in South Africa's labour market

South Africa’s unemployment rate has climbed to 33.6%, but the deeper concern is what the numbers reveal: the labour force is growing faster than the economy can create jobs.

  • Yogashen Pillay
7 min read