quarterly labour force survey released last month, the official unemployment rate peaked slightly to 32.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. This essentially means that there were 46 000 more people without jobs in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the three months prior. As the country grapples with these devastating figures, three remarkable women are defying the odds and steering their destinies as Bolt drivers.
As a woman navigating the streets of South Africa, safety concerns often arise, but Dorcas remains undeterred. Despite challenges from meter taxis, she says no one bothers them on the road, and she continues to persevere, driven by the positive experiences shared with her riders. As a woman driving with Bolt in South Africa, Petunia prioritised safety by sticking to suburban areas. Her proactive approach included seating passengers at the back and exclusively accepting women riders, ensuring a smooth and secure ride. Petunia’s diligence paid off, as she saved R80 000 in a year, covering her expenses and helping her household., a single mother to a 14-year-old, struck gold when curiosity got the better of her and led her to a path of a stable income.
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