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.

UN SEC. GEN. COMMISERATES WITH OVER KWARA ATTACKS. (PHOTO).



UN SEC. GEN.  COMMISERATES WITH OVER  KWARA ATTACKS


The  United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a strong condemnation of a terrorist attack that struck Kwara State in Nigeria leaving scores of people dead.


In a statement released by his office, Guterres expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Nigerian people and government. 


He also extended  wishes for a swift recovery to those injured in the assault.


Reaffirming the UN's unwavering support, the Secretary-General emphasised the organisation's solidarity with Nigeria in its ongoing battle against terrorism and violent extremism. 


He underscored the critical need to hold the perpetrators accountable, calling for them to be brought to justice.


 UN officials have repeatedly pledged assistance to help strengthen counter-terrorism efforts in West Africa.

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