SOUTH AFRICA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES TO 33.6% IN Q2 2026.(PHOTO).

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  South Africa's Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6% in Q2 2026 South Africa's unemployment rate climbed to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first quarter, according to new figures from the national statistics department. The number of unemployed people rose to 8.5 million, while the number of employed people fell by 16,000 to 16.7 million. The data shows job losses across key sectors including community and social services, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and utilities. The steepest declines were recorded in the Western Cape, Gauteng, and North West provinces. Officials did not provide clear reasons for the downturn, leaving the main drivers of the rising unemployment rate uncertain.

GOV UBA SANI APPROVES N72, 000 MINIMUM WAGE, SET TO LAUNCH FREE TRANSPORT SCHEME IN KADUNA. (PHOTO).


 Gov Uba Sani Approves N72,000 Minimum Wage, Set To Launch Free Transport Scheme In Kaduna


Governor Uba Sani has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for Kaduna State civil servants, with effect from  November 2024, in line with his administration’s commitment to advance workers’ interests.


A statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, said that the decision is in line with ‘’ the advancement of the interests of workers and improvement in the living conditions of the poor, vulnerable and underserved in Kaduna State.’’


The statement added that the decision ‘’ also aligns with Governor Uba Sani's lifelong commitment to the promotion and protection of workers’ rights, enhancement of their welfare, and caring for the poor and weak.’’


‘’Additionally, Governor Uba Sani is set to launch a Free Transportation Scheme for civil servants with the release of 100 CNG buses,’’ the statement added.


 ‘’The buses will convey civil servants to and from work. This is aimed at alleviating the suffering of workers and enhancing their productivity. A Joint Management Committee consisting of representatives of organized labour (NLC and TUC) and the State Government will be set up to manage the Free Transportation Scheme for civil servants,’’ it added.


Governor Uba Sani promised that ‘’Kaduna State Government will continue to fashion and implement policies and measures to bring succour to the people. 


"We are committed to transforming the lives of the less privileged. With the sustained support of our citizens, we shall make Kaduna State a Model for Social Welfare Interventions.’’

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