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unemployment in South Africa

Natale Labia

By Natale Labia

Youthquake — unlike India’s targeted protests, SA’s young people are misdirecting their economic fury

28 July 2026

Thando Nzimande

By Thando Nzimande

After the June 30 deadline: What did SA’s anti-immigration marches actually achieve?

10 July 2026

Ayal Belling

By Ayal Belling

AI is bringing unemployment to the middle class

18 February 2026