What will it take for SA to create 5 million jobs in 10 years? Can China help? artwork
Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week

What will it take for SA to create 5 million jobs in 10 years? Can China help?

Mar 19, 2026 · 00:26:37

In this episode, we come to you live from News24’s On the Record summit, where one statistic sets the tone: if every unemployed South African stood in a line, it would stretch from Cape Town to Lagos, Nigeria. The focus is on creating 5 million new jobs over the next decade. The conversation draws first on insights from keynote speaker Dr Keyu Jin, who highlights the importance of a capable, coord…