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.

TROOPS OF OPERATION EASTERN SANITY II BUST CRIMINAL HIDEOUT, RECOVER EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN ENUGU. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS OF OPERATION EASTERN SANITY II BUST CRIMINAL HIDEOUT, RECOVER EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS IN ENUGU


Troops of Operation EASTERN SANITY II have recorded another operational success against criminal elements in the South East following a raid operation conducted in Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State.


Acting on credible intelligence, troops deployed at Oji River, in conjunction with Keystone personnel from Oji River LGA, conducted a raid operation at about 0430 hours on 23 May 2026 on a house suspected to be harbouring cultists and other criminal elements at Achi Town in Oji River LGA.


During the operation, troops recovered 8 motorcycles and 2 buckets of locally made gun powder suspected to be used for criminal activities.


Additionally, troops apprehended 3 suspects namely Mr Ozor Benjamin (85 years) from Isikwe Achi, Mrs Miracle Eze (26 years) and Mrs Ogechukwu Okorie (29 years), both from Umuoka Achi in Oji River LGA, Enugu State.


The arrested suspects and recovered items have since been handed over to Keystone Oji River for further investigation and necessary action.


The successful operation highlights the commitment of Operation EASTERN SANITY II troops and other security agencies to sustaining offensive operations against criminal elements threatening peace and security in the South East region. Troops remain resolute in denying criminal elements freedom of action while encouraging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies.

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