Tag: unemployment

“I Couldn’t Buy My Mother Bread”: Simphiwe Mtshali on Struggle and Survival

A familiar face with an unfamiliar burden Many South Africans remember the bright-eyed host on YoTV and the face of Generations: The Legacy when Simphiwe Mtshali dominated weekend mornings. What few expected was the confession he made recently: a prolonged stretch of unemployment, financial strain, and the gut-wrenching inability to buy bread for his mother. […]

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Julius Malema changes tune on foreign employment?

After maintaining his controversial stance when it comes to immigration in South Africa, EFF leader Julius Malema appears to have a change of heart, and has called for foreign nationals to seek employment back home. Led by Julius Malema, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) emerged as a notable opposition to the African National Congress (ANC) […]

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South Africa faces an increase in unemployment rate

South Africa’s unemployment rate has hit 32.9% according to the latest data from the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2025, released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in a staggering revelation. The situation is particularly dire for young people aged 15 to 34, who comprise a significant portion of the […]

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Healthy tips to cope with unemployment

Losing a job or struggling to find one can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. It’s more than just a financial challenge—it can affect self-esteem, mental health, and overall well-being. While it’s natural to feel anxious or uncertain, experts suggest that adopting healthy habits can make this period more manageable and even lead to […]

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Once a Yizo Yizo icon, now desperate for a job

Once celebrated for his memorable role as Chester on the iconic South African drama series Yizo Yizo, Ernest Msibi now finds himself struggling to reclaim his place in the entertainment industry. Ernest Msibi, who was once a household name, feels abandoned by the very industry that once celebrated his talent. According to DailySun, Ernest has […]

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‘You must keep searching,’ says Cyril Ramaphosa to unemployed graduate

A video of the Republic of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advising an unemployed graduate named Slindokuhle Khoza who shared her unemployment struggles with the president left the internet in shock, with many saying the president does not care about the struggles of black people. The president has been busy moving through different provinces of […]

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Prince Kaybee speaks on unemployment cause by artist’s deaths

South Africa DJ Prince Kaybee opens up on the unemployment that happens as a result of the death of an artist. Death has been an uproar in the music industry over the past months and most people are always concerned about the family the deceased leaves behind. Though the family is the most affected, there […]

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