AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoJobseeker Safety: Gauteng has warned that fake vacancies can expose applicants to human trafficking, urging jobseekers to check offers carefully. Youth Employment: South Africa’s youth unemployment stands at 47%, prompting calls for a skills revolution; Uganda’s President Museveni has also blamed poor career guidance for graduate unemployment. Workforce Pressures: South Africa’s unemployment rate is 33.7%, and 31,000 domestic-worker jobs were lost in three months. Labour inspections recorded 231,850 foreign nationals working at inspected sites, fuelling debate over employment rules. Inclusive Hiring: Employers are falling short of disability hiring targets, with learnerships proposed as one route to more inclusive recruitment. Worker Protection: A Ukrainian investigation alleges African women were recruited to Russian factories linked to drone production, with some reportedly expecting education or civilian work.
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