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First published Nov 11, 2026, 1:09:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:09:15 AM UTC

Unemployment marginally increases in third quarter

South Africa’s official unemployment rate rose from 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026 to 33.7% in the third quarter. The source reports that employment and unemployment both increased.

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Illustrative image: Representatives from Personnel Resources meet with attendees of the ninth annual Fort Rucker Job Fair held Aug. 22 in Ozark. (Photo by Nancy Rasmussen) — Fort Rucker/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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The figures describe a slight rise in South Africa’s official unemployment rate alongside an increase in employment.

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