ENG1515
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 18 AUGUST 2026
, Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phases - Home
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Assignment 03
Question 1
The rate of unemployment in South Africa appears to have been the lowest during
Quarter 1 of 2019. This can be observed from the visual because most of the population
groups recorded lower unemployment percentages during this period compared to the
later quarters. The lines on the graph are generally positioned lower at the beginning of
the timeline, indicating that unemployment rates increased over time. Therefore,
Quarter 1 of 2019 reflects the lowest overall unemployment rate shown on the graph.
Question 2
The race/population group that appears to have the lowest rate of unemployment on the
visual is the White population group. Throughout the graph, the line representing the
White population group remains significantly lower than the other groups. While other
population groups recorded unemployment rates above 15% and even above 30%, the
White population group consistently remained below 10%. This evidence clearly shows
that White South Africans experienced the lowest unemployment levels.
Question 3
The Black/African population group appears to be the most inconsistent and shows the
greatest fluctuation over time in unemployment rates. The graph indicates noticeable
increases and decreases in the unemployment percentages for this group across
different quarters. The unemployment line for Black/Africans rises sharply during certain
periods, especially around and after the COVID-19 pandemic years, compared to the
ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 18 AUGUST 2026
, Applied English Language for Foundation and Intermediate Phases - Home
Language
Assignment 03
Question 1
The rate of unemployment in South Africa appears to have been the lowest during
Quarter 1 of 2019. This can be observed from the visual because most of the population
groups recorded lower unemployment percentages during this period compared to the
later quarters. The lines on the graph are generally positioned lower at the beginning of
the timeline, indicating that unemployment rates increased over time. Therefore,
Quarter 1 of 2019 reflects the lowest overall unemployment rate shown on the graph.
Question 2
The race/population group that appears to have the lowest rate of unemployment on the
visual is the White population group. Throughout the graph, the line representing the
White population group remains significantly lower than the other groups. While other
population groups recorded unemployment rates above 15% and even above 30%, the
White population group consistently remained below 10%. This evidence clearly shows
that White South Africans experienced the lowest unemployment levels.
Question 3
The Black/African population group appears to be the most inconsistent and shows the
greatest fluctuation over time in unemployment rates. The graph indicates noticeable
increases and decreases in the unemployment percentages for this group across
different quarters. The unemployment line for Black/Africans rises sharply during certain
periods, especially around and after the COVID-19 pandemic years, compared to the
