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WATCH: SA total employment down 0.7% in the first quarter

Business Day TV speaks to Nthabiseng Moleko, development economist at Stellenbosch Business School

In 1994, 3.7-million people were unemployed, compared with 12.6-million today, the CDE said during the release of its unemployment report. Picture: GALLO IMAGES
In 1994, 3.7-million people were unemployed, compared with 12.6-million today, the CDE said during the release of its unemployment report. Picture: GALLO IMAGES

SA’s unemployment lines have lengthened. According to Stats SA, total employment declined 0.7% in the first quarter as the trade, community services and mining sectors shed jobs. Business Day TV unpacked the print in more detail with Nthabiseng Moleko, development economist at Stellenbosch Business School.

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