8,1 million people unemployed in SA

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Data released by Statistics South Africa points to a reduction in both formal and informal sector employment, which dropped by 189 000 and 127 000 respectively. The quarterly labour force survey revealed that the official unemployment rate rose by 1.3% from 31.4% in the last quarter of 2025 to 32.7% in the first quarter of this year. Unemployment increased in all the country’s provinces except KwaZulu-Natal, while the highest unemployment number…

8,1 million people unemployed in SA

8,1 million people unemployed in SA Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:30 JOHANNESBURG - A total of 8,1 million people are now unemployed in South Africa. This is according to the latest tally by Statistics South Africa, which says there was a decrease of 345 000 in the number of employed persons.Unemployment increased to 32,7 in the first quarter of 2026 from 31,4 in the fourth quarter of 2025.READ | Jobless rate drops to 0,5% in fou…