How Covid has hit SA jobs - and it’s going to get ‘much worse’

21 May 2020 - 07:00
By Alex Patrick
Economists are saying Covid-19 is going to be devasting for ordinary South Africans.
Image: Getty Images/AFP/Spencer Platt Economists are saying Covid-19 is going to be devasting for ordinary South Africans.

A national survey paints an alarming picture of jobs, income and hunger caused by Covid-19.

But it’s the tip of the iceberg, say economists.