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.

"RELEASE OUR MONEY"—JOSTUM STUDENTS PROTEST PARTIAL NELFUND DISBURSEMENT. (VIDEO/PHOTO)


 "RELEASE OUR MONEY"—JOSTUM STUDENTS PROTEST PARTIAL NELFUND DISBURSEMENT 


Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, on Monday staged a protest over alleged partial disbursement of their NELFUND student loans, demanding full payment and transparency from the institution’s management.


The protest follows growing concerns among beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), a federal initiative designed to ease financial pressure on students by covering tuition and related fees.


According to accounts from students, only part of the approved loan funds was reportedly released, while the balance remains unaccounted for.

The development comes amid reports that the university received over ₦58 million for the 2025/2026 academic session to support hundreds of students.


Protesters described the situation as financially distressing, noting that the scheme was introduced to reduce the burden of school fees.

Students are demanding full disclosure of disbursement records, immediate payment of outstanding balances, and clearer communication from university authorities.


“We rely on this loan to stay in school. Any deduction defeats the purpose,” a protesting student said.


Another added, “We just want transparency and fairness in how the funds are handled.”


As of press time, the university management and the Vice-Chancellor had yet to issue an official response to the allegations.

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