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In 1994, there were 3.7 million unemployed people in SA. Today, that figure stands at 12.6 million – a 240% increase. Contrast this with the 42% growth in the labour force, from 20.6 million to 29.4 million since 2008.

If you’re black and aged between 15 and 24, your chances of employment are less than 40%. This is clearly unsustainable.

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