Young people want to work, not wait
As the QLFS is published this week, we must set it in the context of another recent publication from the national statistical office: the census.
As the QLFS is published this week, we must set it in the context of another recent publication from the national statistical office: the census.
As the QLFS is published this week, we must set it in the context of another recent publication from the national statistical office: the census.
The South African job market has seen some interesting dynamics in recent times. While the aftermath of the pandemic initially showed promising signs of improvement in youth employment, it’s evident that female youth employment has hit a plateau, in stark contrast to the growth observed among their male counterparts.
The past few months have demonstrated how multiple overlapping crises–post pandemic recovery, load-shedding and limited growth–can devastate labour market prospects for young people.
The past few months have demonstrated how multiple overlapping crises–post pandemic recovery, load-shedding and limited growth–can devastate labour market prospects for young people.