Unemployment
South Africa’s fruit canning industry under threat as Premier Foods plans closure
Producers and labour warn that closing Tulbagh factory could leave hundreds of farmers without processing options before the November harvest
By Greg Dor
News | 7 August 2026
Court to rule on fate of families occupying Cape Town buildings
Over 150 people face eviction from three abandoned buildings in Hope Street
Text by Matthew Hirsch. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 25 July 2026
In photos: Thousands march against illegal immigration across South Africa
Large crowds in Gauteng and KZN, with reports of looting and violence
News | 30 June 2026
Unemployed doctors protest in Pietermaritzburg
They want hospitals to be able to recruit directly
Brief | 17 June 2026
Springs residents march to local factories, demand jobs
The protest was part of a campaign against unemployment, economic exclusion and challenges experienced by local communities
Brief | 9 June 2026
You may be sending your UIF claim to a dead website
The Unemployment Insurance Fund’s old online claims system is still accepting applications which go nowhere
News | 20 May 2026
Protesters from Marikana picket for jobs at Samancor in Joburg
They argue that jobs and training will “restore dignity, stability, and growth in our communities”.
Brief | 15 April 2026
The boatmen of Lesotho: a lifeline for villagers
These boats are an essential mode of transport, ferrying people across the Senqu River in Qacha’s Nek
Feature | 15 April 2026
Ekurhuleni’s “ghost workers” demand jobs and compensation
About 200 former EPWP workers say the municipal database shows them earning salaries 11 years after their contracts ended
Brief | 26 March 2026