2. Definition of unemployment
A person is unemployed if he or she desires employment but cannot find a job.
According to the strict definition only those people who take active steps to find employment, but fail to do so, are regarded as unemployed.
The expanded definition, on the other hand, includes everyone who desires employment, irrespective of whether or not they actively tried to obtain a job.

3. Reasons for unemployment

4. ECONOMY
Economy

5. Lack of marketable skills

6. Experience needed

7. Equity bill

8. Lack of work ethics

9. Migration from neighbouring countries

10. Job growth has traditionally been in the service, mining and agricultural industries. Employment has declined significantly

11. Poor working conditions

12. Too many people with the same skills / qualification

13. Lack of education

14. Diseases like HIV/AIDS

15. Foreigners who are highly skilled and take all the top, high paying jobs.

16. Foreigners applying for asylum are cheap labour and will accept the lowest wage.

17. Impact Of Unemployment

18. Increase in crime

19. Poverty

20. Illiteracy

21. Health problems

22. Low self-esteem

23. Depression

24. Suicide

25. Substance abuse

26. Increase in divorce-rate

27. Family problems