South Africa’s labour market rigidities have been a key constraint on economic growth over the past few years, but some recent developments have given glimmers of hope that much-needed reform can be implemented. In this Watch, we look at the progress made so far, including moves to rein in trade union power and boost youth employment, and outline some of the other areas that still need addressing in order to fix South Africa’s labour market.
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