# Rise Mzansi says the rising unemployment rate shows that the government needs a new approach to the economy. Following the latest labour force survey showing unemployment at 33.6-percent, the party calls for urgent reforms to local government, as well as improvements to water, energy and transport infrastructure to support economic growth and job creation. Rise Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says fixing these structural problems is essential to attract investment and reduce unemployment:
Rise Mzansi says unemployment surge shows current approach has failed [SOUND]
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