South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.9% in the final quarter of last year opens new tab, data from the statistics agency showed today. Statistics South Africa said the number of unemployed people rose to 8.228 million in January-March, compared with 7.991 million in October-December

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There is more to youth unemployment than just not having a job. As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Week during this Workers' Month, Afrika Tikkun is calling on the nation to confront a painful truth: behind every CV sent and prospective interview, young people are facing the crushing weight of depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Join us as we unpack the impact of the rising high unemployment rate.