70% of those employed in the informal sector earn R1,000 or less per month compared with 20% of those in the formal sector (Labour Force Survey 2004)
This week’s theme: Employment in South Africa
Related facts:
- Going Dutch? 45% of employed women earn R1 000 a month or less....
- Self-employment There are almost 1.9 million self-employed people in South Africa. 68%...
- Informal sector The informal sector accounts for over 20% of employment, at 2.45m...
- Backwards, AND in high heels 19% of employed women run their own businesses compared to 16%...
- One brick at a time In the formal employment sector, the construction sector has had the...
