South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased by 0,1 of a percentage point to 29,1 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter, the highest it has been in 11 years. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday that the number of employed persons increased by 62 000 while the number of unemployed persons..
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The ANC can no longer rule South Africa – unemployment rate highest in 11 years and increased to 29,1%
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Liquidations on the rise in South Africa – number of liquidations increased by 13.7% during the first seven months of 2019 with 183 business liquidation recorded in July
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South Africa recorded 183 business liquidations in July 2019, representing a 24.5% rise from 147 liquidations recorded a year ago, according to StatsSA. The stats body said that 1,198 liquidations were recorded so far this year (January to July), higher than the 1,054 recorded in the same period last year. The report found that the..
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Black African population is in the majority and constitutes approximately 81% of the total SA population -Population increases by 900 000 from 2018 and has risen to 58.8 million
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The South African population has risen to 58.8 million from 2018’s 57. 9 million, figures released by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) Statistician General Risenga Maluleke have revealed. The statistics are contained in the 2019 mid-year population estimates report released on Monday. Of the 58.8 million, 51% are female while 49% are male. Maluleke said births..
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Goodnews, SA is out of recession: Four factors which ignited the economy
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After slipping into a recession at the start of September, Mzansi has made an instant recovery. The country’s GDP has risen by 2.2% in three months.
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