Clean Water Still a Struggle for Millions in South Africa What the General Household Survey (GHS) 2023 says about access to water and what it means for you. Every South African deserves access to clean, safe water. But according to the latest General Household Survey (GHS) 2023, that is still…
Week 20 :A Decade of Youth Job Struggles
In the last ten years, finding work has become even harder for South Africa’s youth. Many young people are stuck at home—jobless, not studying, and losing. The problem is exacerbated by the mismatch between skills mismatch and demand. Key Facts from Q1 2025: Youth unemployment (ages 15–34): has increased from…
Week 19 : Underemployment
“What is Time-Related underemployment?” While unemployment often gets the headlines, time-related underemployment is another silent struggle facing many working South Africans. What Does It Mean? Time-related underemployment happens when people have jobs, but: These are workers who are not fully unemployed, but their income and productivity are limited because they…
Week 18: Missing Link – Small Business Marketing
South Africa’s economy is powered in large part by its small and micro businesses. These enterprises are often the first step for entrepreneurs, offering job opportunities and driving local economic development. Yet despite their significance, many small businesses struggle to survive beyond the first few years. A key reason? The…
Week 18: Missing Link – Small Business Marketing
South Africa’s economy is powered in large part by its small and micro businesses. These enterprises are often the first step for entrepreneurs, offering job opportunities and driving local economic development. Yet despite their significance, many small businesses struggle to survive beyond the first few years. A key reason? The…