Bad news about unemployment and poverty in South Africa

  • Thread starter Thread starter Shaun Jacobs
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Nope, runjoup0#saf said they are working hard to create jobs
He also said it's not governments function to create jobs

Although there's a whole department who's sole function is to create new industry/business and therefore jobs.
 
KFC is too expensive now. ANC has to resort to Hungry Lion.
No a clever man would simply swap the boxes out and slap those stickers on the box and buddy bottle.

potatoes - poohtaytoes .... you know.
 
thank you ANC for not addressing the issues.

Economic and Structural Issues
    • Low GDP Growth: The economy grows too slowly to create enough new jobs for a growing population.
    • Infrastructure Crises: Unreliable energy supply and transport hurdles restrict business expansion and hiring.
    • Spatial Disconnect: Many workers live far from economic hubs, making travel expensive and difficult.

Skills and Education Gaps
    • Education Deficits: The public school system often fails to build strong foundational literacy and math skills.
    • Mismatch with Industry: Job seekers frequently lack the specific technical or digital skills modern businesses demand.
    • Lack of Experience: Young people enter the market without prior work history, making it harder to secure a first job.


Labor Market and Governance Factors
    • Strict Regulation: Rigid labor laws and high minimum wages can discourage small businesses from hiring new staff.
    • Corruption: Mismanagement of public funds weakens state capacity and drains money meant for job-creating infrastructure.
 
It's OK, people get comfort from telling themselves that things will get better in spite of the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
 
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