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Unemployment Convention, 1919 (No. 2) - South Africa (RATIFICATION: 1924)

1. Measures to combat unemployment. Further to its previous direct request, the Committee welcomes the data and statistical information provided in the Government’s report on the nature of unemployment in South Africa. Please continue to provide updated information concerning unemployment and the effect of the measures taken to combat it in the country (Article 1 of the Convention).

2. The Committee notes with interest that, under the Skills Development Act No. 97 of 1998, public employment services have been established with 124 labour centres operating throughout the country. The National Skills Authority, which includes representatives of employers and of workers, as well as representatives of other persons concerned, also advises on matters relating to employment services. The Committee would be grateful if the Government would provide information in its next report on the development of free public employment services. Please also describe the steps taken to coordinate the operation of public and private employment services as requested in Article 2, paragraph 2, of the Convention.