Pretoria - Government and labour unions have agreed on a three-year settlement for the period 2012 to 2015, with the salary increase for 2012 finalised at 7%. The 7% salary increase is effective from May 1. For 2013 to … [Read more...]
Unemployment rises to 25.2 percent
Pretoria - South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 25.2% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to 23.9% in the fourth quarter of 2011, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). “Unemployment increased by 282 000 persons … [Read more...]