A new report by Stats SA paints a grim picture of joblessness among SA’s youth population, with unemployment increasing significantly over the past decade despite improvements in university attendance. The percentage of young people actively seeking work but unable to find a job rose from 36.8% in 2014 to 45.5% in 2024, while the number of young people not in employment, education or training increased by five percentage points. Thbaiso Kotane speaks to Stats SA Acting DDG for Social and Population and Social Statistics, Solly Moleya. 

<p>A new report by Stats SA paints a grim picture of joblessness among SA&rsquo;s youth population, with unemployment increasing significantly over the past decade despite improvements in university attendance. The percentage of young people actively seeking work but unable to find a job rose from 36.8% in 2014 to 45.5% in 2024, while the number of young people not in employment, education or training increased by five percentage points. Thbaiso Kotane speaks to Stats SA Acting DDG for Social and Population and Social Statistics, Solly Moleya.&nbsp;</p>

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<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>