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side by side image of jobs ad in a newspaper and man holding south african national flag. image accompanies an article about gauteng jobs losses in q4 2025

South Africa’s economic engine hobbled by massive job losses

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Woolworths pilots scan and go

Side by side image of the south african national flag and jobless men with signs such as plumber, painter etc. This image accompanies an article about the Eastern Cape lagging behind South Africa's jobs recovery

One province keeps dragging South Africa’s jobs recovery through the mud

side by side image of jobs ad in a newspaper and man holding south african national flag. image accompanies an article about gauteng jobs losses in q4 2025

South Africa’s economic engine hobbled by massive job losses

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Woolworths pilots scan and go

By Nadine Burger 18-02-26 14:22

Woolworths is piloting a new ‘scan and go’ system, signalling a shift in how South Africans may soon shop and pay.

Side by side image of the south african national flag and jobless men with signs such as plumber, painter etc. This image accompanies an article about the Eastern Cape lagging behind South Africa's jobs recovery

One province keeps dragging South Africa’s jobs recovery through the mud

By Neo Thale 18-02-26 15:51

This province recorded a staggering official unemployment rate of 42.5%, the highest in South Africa.