Digital platforms are vital to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, addressing systemic barriers and fostering economic growth

Labour federations said the digital economy could lead to further marginalisation of workers and called for platform accountability and job protection

The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation

An amount of R11 billion will be set aside to allow people early exit from public service

Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation