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There are now 8.4 million unemployed people, an increase of 140 000 since the first quarter of 2025 (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

UPDATED: Unemployment rises to 33.2% in second quarter

There are now 8.4 million unemployed people, an increase of 140 000 since the first quarter of 2025

  • Aarti Bhana
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