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.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: CROSS RIVER ASSEMBLY SUSPENDS LAWMAKER FOR ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING HIS WIFE. (PHOTO).


 Domestic violence: Cross River Assembly suspends lawmaker for allegedly assaulting his wife


The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the member representing Obubra I State Constituency, Dickson Agbor, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct, punch reported.


According to journalist Agba Jalingo, the lawmaker assaulted his wife over accusations of infidelity. 


He claimed that the incident occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2028 at the Assembly quarters.


The resolution was reached on Thursday, March 5, after a motion was moved by Davies Etta and seconded by Francis Bassey Asuquo.


Moving the motion, Etta condemned the alleged violent conduct involving Agbor, describing it as behaviour unbecoming of a lawmaker and contrary to the ethical standards expected of members of the legislative arm of government.


According to him, the House must take decisive steps to preserve the integrity and reputation of the Assembly.


The Assembly also approved the constitution of an ad hoc committee to investigate the matter and report its findings back to the House for further legislative action.


Following the resolution, Agbor was escorted out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms in compliance with the directive of the House.


Speaking on the development, the Speaker of the House, Elvert Ayambem, said the Assembly remained committed to upholding discipline, dignity and the integrity of the legislature.

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