Unemployment
Contract workers march in Joburg demanding permanent jobs
Expanded Public Works Programme employees march to Premier’s office
Brief | 21 October 2025
Hundreds of jobs at stake at Lesotho diamond mine
25% state-owned Kao Mine could shut down “within weeks”
News | 21 October 2025
Unemployed young people protest in Nigel, demanding jobs
“We also want to work”
Brief | 15 October 2025
In photos: Teenager supports her family using an e-bike
Green Riders, a last-mile delivery company, aims to create over 50,000 jobs for unemployed youth
Photo Essay | 14 October 2025
Hundreds of unemployed young people march to Nigel factories for jobs
The marchers accused the company of employing people from outside the community
Brief | 2 August 2025
Lesotho at risk of economic collapse after aid cuts and Trump’s tariffs
African Development Bank warns that economic growth could drop to 0.5% next year
News | 26 July 2025
Hout Bay women turn plastic waste into colourful bags
“Each handcrafted product helps to keep plastic out of the environment and landfill sites”
Brief | 24 July 2025
Protesters call for scrapping changes to labour laws
Labour department says amendments are necessary to counter growing unemployment
Brief | 22 July 2025
Lesotho declares unemployment a national disaster
The declaration will remain in effect for two years
Brief | 11 July 2025