One South African province mines 50% of the world’s platinum, yet 7 out of 10 residents cannot find a job

• The North-West province's unemployment rate is 50% despite producing 50% of the world's platinum.
• The province's economy is stagnant at 1% annual GDP growth, and structural constraints such as collapsing infrastructure are a major issue.
• The lack of job creation in the mining sector is attributed to increased mechanisation and the need for highly skilled workers, leaving many individuals without work.