SA film industry adds R3.5bn to GDP

SA film industry adds R3.5bn to GDP

The South African film industry contributes R3.5-billion annually to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), while providing employment for more than 25 000 people, according to a new impact study.

Cranes boost for SA port productivity

South African state company Transnet has unveiled seven new ship-to-shore cranes at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 as part of its accelerated crane fleet acquisition programme to drive productivity and boost efficiency.

Unemployment rises in first quarter

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 25.2% in the first quarter of 2013, having dipped to 24.9% in the fourth quarter of 2012, according to Statistics South Africa's latest quarterly labour force survey.

Private sector 'key' to youth jobs plan

The National Youth Development Agency has called on employers to support the Youth Employment Accord, a government-led multi-partner initiative aimed at tackling the economic challenges facing young South Africans.

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