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Want to work in Europe? See the labour shortages list here

By Lorne Philpot 20-07-23 09:52

Europe is currently experiencing a number of labour shortages in various sectors. Here is the list of areas where persons from outside of Europe stand higher chances of securing work in Europe. To the surprise of many South Africans, these labour shortages are not just for highly skilled professionals. There also exists a huge demand […]

The precarious lives of supermarket grocery delivery drivers

The precarious lives of supermarket grocery delivery drivers

By Fazila Olla 17-07-23 11:35

While many people rave about the ease and speed of supermarket food delivery services, others on social media rant about the numerous delivery motorbikes ploughing the city streets, calling them on Twitter the “new scourge of our country” and “lawless on the road”. Speedy, motorbike-based, supermarket grocery delivery services have increased dramatically since Covid. Checkers […]

3 tips on how social media can help young South Africans looking for work

Looking for work? 3 tips on how social media can help young South Africans

By Fazila Olla 14-07-23 11:42

South Africa has a growing unemployment rate. Statistics show the unemployment rate to be above 60% for those aged 15-24 and over 40% for those aged 25-34 years. Rankings from the World Bank position South Africa as having the highest unemployment rate in the world. This runaway unemployment rate not only creates precarious, limiting circumstances […]

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