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.

CAROLINE KENNEDY STEPS OUT IN RARE APPEARANCE AT KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA EVENT IN NEW YORK. (PHOTO).


 Caroline Kennedy steps out in rare appearance at King Charles and Queen Camilla event in New York


Caroline Kennedy made a rare public appearance this week, showing support for King Charles and Queen Camilla at a cultural reception in New York City.


The former U.S. ambassador attended a gathering hosted at Christie’s on April 29, where guests highlighted the work of The King’s Trust partnership with Greater Together. 


The event focused on the United Kingdom’s cultural influence in New York, with emphasis on arts, sports, and youth development programmes supported by King’s Trust America.


Sources present at the event noted that Kennedy kept a quiet presence throughout the evening and did not take part in any photo opportunities. 


Her attendance was later confirmed through guest listings reported by Town & Country.


The appearance comes during a deeply private period for Kennedy, who has largely stepped back from public life in recent months following the passing of her daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg.


Tatiana died on December 30, 2025, after battling acute myeloid leukemia. 


She had previously shared her diagnosis and treatment journey in a personal essay published in The New Yorker, where she spoke candidly about the emotional weight of her illness and its impact on her family.


In her writing, she reflected on her lifelong desire to protect her mother and expressed sorrow at the pain her illness would cause, acknowledging the added grief it brought to the Kennedy family.


Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, has maintained a reputation for privacy throughout her life, a tendency that has become more pronounced in the wake of recent family loss.


The Kennedy family’s connection to the British royal family also spans decades, marked by shared appearances at global events and cultural initiatives.


In 2022, Tatiana Schlossberg and her brother Jack joined their mother during a visit to Boston, where Prince William hosted the Earthshot Prize Awards.


The environmental initiative, inspired by President Kennedy’s “Moonshot” vision, aimed to spotlight global climate solutions.

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