eThekwini joblessness rises while rural KZN bears brunt of unemployment
KwaZulu-Natal’s unemployment rate rose to 33.3% in the third quarter of 2026, with non-metropolitan areas recording a rate of 40.6% compared with 22.2% in eThekwini.
KwaZulu-Natal’s unemployment rate rose to 33.3% in the third quarter of 2026, with non-metropolitan areas recording a rate of 40.6% compared with 22.2% in eThekwini.