Greytown | 29 May 2026 - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli tabled resolutions emanating from the Workers’ Parliament during its sitting held at the Greytown Civic Centre in the uMvoti Local Municipality under the uMzinyathi District Municipality on Friday, 29 May 2026.

The Workers’ Parliament brought together representatives from government, organised labour, workers’ formations and other stakeholders to deliberate on matters affecting workers, economic development and employment creation in the province.

The sitting took place against the backdrop of recently released labour market statistics by Statistics South Africa, which revealed that the national unemployment rate had risen to 32.7%, leaving approximately 8.1 million South Africans without work. Of particular concern is youth unemployment, which now affects 45.8% of young people between the ages of 15 and 34.

Addressing delegates, Premier Ntuli acknowledged the severity of the unemployment crisis and its impact on households, communities and the broader economy. He emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts between government, labour, business and civil society in finding sustainable solutions to unemployment and economic exclusion.

Despite the challenging national economic environment, Premier Ntuli highlighted encouraging developments within KwaZulu-Natal. The province recorded the creation of more than 6,000 new jobs, contributing to a decline in the provincial unemployment rate from 32.3% to 31.2%.

The Premier attributed this progress to targeted interventions aimed at stimulating economic growth, supporting investment, strengthening industrial development and expanding opportunities for job creation across key sectors of the provincial economy.

Premier Ntuli further noted that the resolutions adopted by the Workers’ Parliament will assist government in shaping responsive policies and programmes that promote decent work, protect workers’ rights and strengthen economic participation, particularly among young people and vulnerable groups.

The Workers’ Parliament reaffirmed the Provincial Government’s commitment to working closely with organised labour and social partners to accelerate economic growth, improve livelihoods and create sustainable employment opportunities for the people of KwaZulu-Natal.