South Africa’s unemployment rate has increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is a one percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Statistics South Africa announced the Quarterly Labour Force Survey earlier today. It said that 291,000 more people were without work in the first quarter.  Thabiso Kotame speaks to Labour Analyst, Terry Bell. 

<p>South Africa&rsquo;s unemployment rate has increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is a one percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Statistics South Africa announced the Quarterly Labour Force Survey earlier today. It said that 291,000 more people were without work in the first quarter.&nbsp; Thabiso Kotame speaks to Labour Analyst, Terry Bell.&nbsp;</p>

POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day’s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.

<p>POWER Drive is a packed news and current affairs show, providing you with a comprehensive round-up of the day&rsquo;s breaking news. The show features our own POWER News reporters wrapping up the major stories of the day, analysis, sport, market updates, weather and all your calls. POWER Drive host Thabiso Kotane tells you what you need to know with humour and insight as you drive home.</p>