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Jobs were lost in the formal sector, as well as in trade, construction and private households

This marks the second consecutive drop in the jobless rate, and the lowest since the third quarter of 2023

The industry has the potential to grow if there is more investment in exploration projects

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Improvements in the livestock and horticulture sectors may have boosted job prospects in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, North West, Gauteng and Limpopo

The Botswana Democratic Party suffered a humiliating defeat in last week’s parliamentary elections

The plant is expected to create 250 direct jobs and a number of indirect jobs for people in the Durban area.

With joblessness at a two-year high of 33.5%, more effort is needed to restructure the jobs market

Joblessness increased for the third consecutive quarter, reaching its highest level in two years

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