Nomakhosazana Meth, who was appointed South Africas new minister of Employment and Labour during President Cyril Ramaphosas first cabinet reshuffle under the government of national unity (GNU), will have to hit the ground running, says the CEO of the Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA).
Given the countrys unemployment rate, which rose to 33% during the first quarter of 2024, the new minister certainly has her work cut out for her.
Martl Keyter, CEO of MISA, said it was highly concerning that the unemployment rate among young female South Africans had risen to an estimated 49.4%.
South Africa remains the most unequal country in the world. Recent studies have shown that starvation is stealthily stalking South Africa, sweeping through cities and rural villages where some people are dying of malnutrition, Keyter said.
The minister will have to hit the ground running.
