SA unemployment rate falls from 2-year high, elicit calls for more structural reforms

By Siphelele Dludla | Published Nov 13, 2024

However, Stats SA said discouraged work-seekers rose by 160 000 or up by 5. 0%, and the number of persons who were not economically active for reasons other than discouragement increased by 54 000 or 0. 4% between the second quarter and third quarter.