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The negative effects of droughts on the economy and farmers of South Africa will take several years to recover from. Damage to the soil and its fertility is difficult to reverse, due to the prolonged lack of water. Additionally, the decrease in crop yields leads to long-term food shortages, which will result in a decrease in food security. The drought has led to job losses in the province’s agriculture sector. The 2017 third quarterly labour force survey showed that approximately 25,000 jobs were lost from the agricultural sector. Some negative impact of drought on the economy of South Africa includes:
- Declining agricultural production
- Shortages of some food items
- Force to import more