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If All Goes To Plan, South Africa Could Be The First Country To Provide A No-Strings-Attached Universal Basic Income
10 Jun 2024 by Tayla / No Comments
Most political parties are all for a universal basic income, it’s just a matter of working out the details.
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Wednesday Morning Spice
21 Feb 2024 by Heinrich / No Comments
Ramaphosa announces SA’s election day, US vetoes call for immediate ceasefire at UN, South Africa’s unemployment rate increases, How Sylvester Stallone helped save James Brown’s career, and ANC cadre records reveal attack on judiciary.
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Some People In China Are Finding Work As ‘Full-Time Children’
25 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
China’s young adults are using these hard knocks as an opportunity to go back to their childhood in a rather unique way; being hired by their parents as ‘full-time children’ to do housework and be on hand whenever needed.
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This SA Metro Has The Lowest Unemployment Rate
06 Jun 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For the quarter ending March 31, and starting on January 1, Stats SA has revealed that the official South African unemployment rate has decreased by 0,8 of a percentage point to 34,5%.
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Minimum Wage For Domestic Workers Set To Rise
29 Oct 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit domestic workers in the country have really struggled, and many have been left unemployed.
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Friday Morning Spice
13 Nov 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
SA unemployment hits 30%. Headless body in Durbs. Biden take Arizona. Viral prisoners. Braless Caprice.
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SA’s Latest Unemployment Stats Are Out
29 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The stats are out, with some surprising figures concerning unemployment in South Africa that require a little unpacking.
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Latest SA Jobs Report Paints A Very Grim Picture
05 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nedbank’s latest report on how our first 35 days of lockdown will impact South Africa’s job market is a kick to the midriff, and a reminder that the toughest times may still lie ahead.
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These University Degrees Land The Best Salaries In South Africa
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new report has revealed the university degrees that will earn you the best average salaries in South Africa.
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25 Years Later – Comparing SA’s Unemployment Stats From 1994 And 2019
13 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The South African government recently released a report that looks into unemployment rates now, compared to 1994. It makes for interesting reading.
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South Africa, Take Note – The 10 Biggest Risks To Our Country
30 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa Risk Report breaks down the 10 biggest risks faced by South Africa right now.
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This Long-Term Solution To SA’s Youth Unemployment Crisis Is On The Right Track
09 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Youth unemployment in South Africa is a national crisis, but it’s one that could be solved with a combination of innovation and dedication.
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Nine Things Keeping South Africans Up At Night
12 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Ipsos has released its latest ‘What Worries the World’ study, revealing the top nine things that are keeping South Africans up at night.
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Remember That Beggar With A CV Who Then Got A Job After He Went Viral On Facebook? Here’s What Happened Next
08 Sep 2015 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Sometimes when people take a break from sharing cat videos and detailing their lunch some good actually comes from Facebook.
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Well Done, South Africa – You’re Miserable
12 Mar 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s almost the weekend and we’re all becoming rosier by the minute….or are we? A new study says we rank amongst the world’s most miserable nations.
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The State Of Unemployment And Poverty In South Africa [INFOGRAPHIC]
23 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It can be difficult to get an accurate, succinct handle on the state of unemployment and poverty in South Africa by wading through the morass of statistical information. Lucky for you, we have a condensed infographic on hand for you. Get up to speed with the state of your country, in a few minutes.
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January Was Good For SA Job Creation, But Not Good Enough
13 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So there’s good news and bad news. According to figures released today: in January, our economy created 80 000 jobs, which is a significant rise from the end of 2011, but still significantly short of government targets. What’s the situation?
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Moroccan Men Set Themselves Alight In Unemployment Protest
20 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Do you know what self-immolation is? It’s the rather rare practice of setting oneself on fire to show how strongly you feel about something. Go figure. In the Middle East and North Africa though, it’s become more commonplace ever since a Tunisian vegetable seller did it to protest police harrassment, evoking an uprising at the end of 2010.
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Lost Your Job? There’s A Card For That
04 Oct 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s nice to know that whatever horrible, depressing situation life chucks at you, there is a bland, trite greeting card just desperate to leap off the rack at CNA and into your life to depress you even further.
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World’s Most Miserable Countries – Where Does SA Rank?
15 Jun 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Many of us believe that South Africa is quite simply the best country to live in on the planet. But have you heard of the “misery index”? It’s a measure which takes into account a country’s unemployment and inflation rates. Here’s the list of the 15 most miserable countries in the world for 2011. Take a guess where SA ranks – it’s not cheerful.
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