CLEAN : South Africa jobless rise leaves nearly a third out of work

The video discusses the unemployment situation, highlighting 7.2 million people actively seeking jobs, representing a 32.5% unemployment rate. It also covers the increase in discouraged work seekers from 2.7 to 2.9 million between Q3 and Q4 2020. The economic impact of COVID-19 is addressed, noting a 51% decrease during lockdown and a slow recovery. Vulnerable groups, such as young people aged 15-24 and women, face higher unemployment rates, with young people at 62% and women above the national average.

What is the unemployment rate for the 7.2 million people actively seeking jobs?

• 50.2%

• 25.3%

• 32.5%

• 40.1%

How many discouraged work seekers were there in the fourth quarter of 2020?

• 3.1 million

• 2.9 million

• 2.7 million

• 2.5 million

By what percentage did the economy decrease during the hard lockdown?

• 60%

• 51%

• 35%

• 25%

What is the unemployment rate for young people aged 15 to 24?

• 52%

• 45%

• 70%

• 62%

Which group has a higher unemployment rate than the national average?

• Women

• Teenagers

• Men

• Elderly