The New Divide

A minimum wage that’s higher than inflation improves the quality of life for unionised workers. But for every worker there are three job-seekers, and a high minimum wage excludes them from the job market. While South Africa’s six million unemployed citizens have a vote, they have no voice. They are desperately in need of representation. But who will champion their cause? South Africa is in urgent need of cohesive and decisive leadership. ‘The new divide’ explores the many factors contributing to unemployment, and puts possible solutions on the table for debate. Pulling no punches, it challenges Government, business and labour to include the unemployed in reaching consensus on a way forward … before it’s too late.

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