# ActionSA is pushing for robust economic policies in a bid to tackle the persistent unemployment crisis as Statistics South Africa’s data reveals a 31.9-percent unemployment rate. The party proposes comprehensive measures like stabilizing the energy market, reducing union influence, and easing business regulations to stimulate job creation. Party leader Herman Mashaba advocates for government-secured loans to support small businesses and market liberalisation to combat power blackouts. He urges government to cut red tape for economic growth:
ActionSA advocates for comprehensive economic policies in the face of the unemployment crisis [SOUND]