EconomySouth Africa’s unemployment rate rises in second quarter
South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. Data released by the country’s statistics agency on Tuesday put the first-quarter rate at 32.7%. The figures show a rise in unemployment over the quarter.
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Reuters★★★☆☆2026-08-11 14:10Original
South Africa’s unemployment rate rises in second quarter
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