Government urged to act against soaring unemployment and poverty

Former Statistician-General, Dr Pali Lehohla, warns that South Africa's soaring unemployment and poverty levels pose a direct threat to the country's democratic future.

Speaking at the Electoral Commission's Thought Leadership Seminar, which focused on how labour market changes impact voter turnout, Lehohla criticised politicians for ignoring stark socioeconomic realities.

He argued that widespread poverty is driving growing voter apathy across the nation.

SABC News Economics Reporter Katlego Legodi filed this report.

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