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He explains that at the time,governmentpolicies made it easier for people to start their own businesses.

This has made foreign firms less eager to invest in the country.

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Currently, some businesses are struggling to renew their company driver’s licenses, Fourie explains.

This is an increase of 1.8% since the first quarter.

As it stands, 7.8 million South Africans between the ages of 15 and 64 are unemployed.

South Africa’s High Unemployment Rate, black women, young people, joblessness

Black women in South Africa have one of the highest unemployment rate in the country. Image: Dino LloydSource: Getty Images

Source: Briefly News

Lebogang Mashego (Current Affairs HOD)Lebogang Mashego runs the Current Affairs desk.

She joined the Briefly News team in 2021.

She has 6 years of experience in the journalism field.

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She worked as a lifestyle writer and editor at W24 and Opera News.

She graduated with a BA degree majoring in Journalism and Media Studies in 2017.

She’s a recipient of the INMA Elevate Scholarship.

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Email: lebogang.mashego@briefly.co.za

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