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South Africa Unemployment Rate Hits Four-Year High

Semafor · first seen 12.08.2026

South Africa's unemployment rate reached a four-year high as over 340,000 individuals joined the ranks of the unemployed between April and June, bringing the total to 8.5 million.

  • South Africa unemployment rate reached a four-year high.
  • Over 340,000 people became unemployed between April and June.
  • Total jobless population reached 8.5 million.

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