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Thursday, May 15, 2025

South Africa faces increased unemployment as youth joblessness reaches alarming levels

South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 32. 9% in the first quarter of 2025, with youth unemployment reaching a staggering 46. 1%. Trade unions and experts express deep concern over the job crisis, calling for urgent government action and reform to address the growing challenges in the labour market

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Macua says R284 million in social development funds missing from South African mining sites

Macua reveals a shocking R284 million in Social and Labour Plan funds unaccounted for across 11 mining sites, highlighting a systemic issue of fraud and community neglect in South Africa's mining sector

Banele Ginindza|Published

Major vehicle recalls announced in South Africa due to safety defects

South African drivers face serious safety risks as the National Consumer Commission announces critical vehicle recalls affecting popular models from Jeep, Citroen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Immediate action is urged for affected owners to ensure their vehicles are safe.

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Thousands more South Africans are unemployed, negating job gains from a year ago

Despite recent job gains, South Africa's unemployment rate has climbed back to 32. 9%.

Nicola Mawson|Published

Experts remain divided on potential interest rate cut as consumer inflation falls to 2. 7%

With inflation at its lowest since 2020, economists and debt experts weigh in on the likelihood of an interest rate cut in South Africa this May, highlighting the ongoing financial pressures faced by consumers.

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Spead of foot and mouth disease outbreak threatens South Africa's red meat exports

Farming associations raise alarms over the impact of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak on South Africa's red meat export industry, as China suspends imports, threatening livelihoods and economic stability.

Yogashen Pillay|Published

White South Africans resettled in US did not face 'persecution': foreign ministry

It came hours after a first group of 49 white South Africans flew out of Johannesburg following US President Donald Trump's offer to grant refugee status to white Afrikaners.

AFP|Published

Outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease spreads from KZN to Mpumalanga and Gauteng

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed new cases of Foot and Mouth Disease in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, prompting heightened control measures and a suspension of imports by China. .

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Agricultural machinery sales on the rise, signalling optimism in farming

April 2025 marks a significant increase in agricultural machinery sales in South Africa, with tractor and combine harvester sales showing remarkable year-on-year growth. Experts attribute this positive trend to improved agricultural conditions and farmer confidence

Yogashen Pillay|Published