Discussion | Unemployment rate rose to 34.9% in Q3 of 2021

The issue of unemployment and job creation is of major concern in the country. Hundreds of thousands of South Africans find themselves without work as the economy struggles to recover. It was just 11 years ago when it was announced that all government departments would align their programmes with the job creation imperative but the president has since made an about turn. eNCA speaks to Chief economist at Econometrix Dr Azar Jammine and Cosatu’s parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks for more. Courtesy #DStv403