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Women-headed households surge in South Africa, Stats SA reveals

Statistics South Africa's latest survey reveals that over 42% of households are now led by women, amid ongoing challenges like the gender pay gap and rising unemployment.

Cape Times News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Surge in women-headed households in South Africa amid economic challenges - Stats SA

Explore the latest findings from Statistics South Africa on the increasing number of women-headed households, the persistent gender pay gap, and the implications of rising unemployment on social grants.

Cape Argus News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Women-headed households surge in South Africa, reveals Stats SA survey

Statistics South Africa's latest survey reveals that over 42% of households are now led by women, amidst ongoing challenges like the gender pay gap and rising unemployment. Discover how these trends impact South African society.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Eastern Cape tenants lose class action bid against the ECDC

More than 70 households in the Eastern Cape face the loss of their homes after their class action bid against the Eastern Cape Development Corporation was dismissed. The ongoing dispute highlights issues of tenant rights and property ownership.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Budget 2025: Food security at stake with 0. 5% VAT hike set to hit households in the belly

South African consumers brace for a significant impact at the checkout as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget introduces a 0. 5% VAT increase, threatening to escalate food prices and worsen the cost-of-living crisis.

Business Report Economy
Philippa Larkin|Published