The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that South Africa’s high unemployment rate, particularly among the youth, is a “ticking time bomb” that could lead to social unrest.
Labour Economist Andrew Levy has warned that South Africa is at risk of social unrest and looting similar to the 2021 riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. He cites daily protests related to service delivery, corruption, high unemployment, and rising living costs as indications of widespread dissatisfaction in the country.
The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) has released its 9th Edition of the Annual Risk Report, highlighting the escalating crises in South Africa. The report emphasizes the growing social unrest in the country, driven by social and economic pressures that have persisted for nearly a decade.