South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose to 33.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, from 32.9 percent in the first quarter. It’s the rate of youth joblessness that is especially high, at 62.4% in the first quarter of 2025. This underscores long-standing difficulties in linking young people to employment.
Learn how to update your skills with training: Most of the unemployed simply don't have the skills for today's job market. What I’ll do: I’ll partner with educational institutions and employers to deliver targeted VET and reskilling courses in high-growth sectors such as technology, renewable energy and finance.
Developing Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Small- and medium-sized businesses are proven job creators. I will also provide resources, mentorship, and investment opportunities for individuals interested in starting and expanding businesses.” We can create new jobs and rejuvenate local economies by investing in new businesses.
Purpose of My Website:
My website is designed to be the central online destination for all my unemployment-reduction efforts. Its core purpose is to serve as a transparent digital platform that provides the public with up-to-date unemployment statistics and tracks the progress of my initiatives. The site will also act as a practical resource, offering users a portal to register for vocational training, access a curated job board with listings from partner companies, and utilize tools like a resume builder. Beyond this, it's meant to be a supportive hub for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing them with essential resources and guides. Ultimately, the goal is to build a vibrant community where job seekers, employers, and program partners can connect, share success stories, and provide valuable feedback, all in one place.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is defined by key technologies such as AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, cloud computing, and 3D printing. To thrive in this new era, individuals and organizations must adapt by focusing on uniquely human skills like creativity and critical thinking. It's crucial to embrace lifelong learning to stay relevant, leverage data for informed decision-making, and view new technologies as collaborative tools rather than threats. For businesses, a smart strategy is to start adopting these technologies with small, manageable projects and then scale up.