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Donald Trump’s trade tariffs protected South Africa’s richest but put thousands of jobs at risk in one of the world’s most unequal countries.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has urged citizens to combat misinformation that jeopardises data collection efforts, following the circulation of false allegations against a fieldworker.
As the impending VAT increase looms, South Africans are urged to rethink their financial strategies.
Explore the alarming rise in divorce rates in South Africa, with insights from legal experts on the factors contributing to marital breakdowns and the impact on families
Eskom's electricity constraints signal challenges for South Africa's economic growth.
Discover how South Africa's construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors are thriving with significant turnover growth, even as GDP growth lags and job losses persist.
South Africa's accommodation sector is on an upward trend, showing promising growth figures alongside the challenges faced by the food and beverage industry.
South Africa's employment sees slight increase in late 2024, with mixed sector performance
As South Africa's tourism sector works its way back to pre-pandemic levels, the emphasis on attracting international visitors and enhancing their spending power has never been more crucial.
In the previous quarter, the second biggest decline in jobs was in business services, followed by manufacturing, transport, and then mining. However, trade and construction reported gains, albeit small.
Statistics South Africa reports a promising slowdown in job losses, driven by growth in trade, transport, and electricity sectors.
Explore the profound implications of mourning in society, as Dr Pali Lehohla reflects on the intersection of personal loss and the global impact of Donald Trump's policies on health data
South Africa's economic challenges deepen as both mining and manufacturing sectors record significant declines in January 2025, with mining production falling 2. 7% and manufacturing dropping 3. 3% year-on-year. Infrastructure constraints and global trade tensions continue to impact the country's productive sectors.
South Africa's economy showed resilience in 2024 with a 0. 6% growth rate, narrowly avoiding a technical recession despite falling short of projections. While the finance and personal services sectors showed positive growth, challenges persisted in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. The fourth quarter brought encouraging signs, particularly in the agricultural sector, which surged by 17. 2%.
The Economic Freedom Fighters has blamed the ANC for the high unemployment figures, arguing that the party failed to industrialise the economy, resulting in crucial sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, and trade suffering job losses.
Youth development organisation Afrika Tikkun said that data from the latest Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) reveals an encouraging decrease in youth unemployment, but the crisis demands ongoing aggressive action.
As Minister Godongwana prepares for his first budget speech, the DA demands immediate economic reforms to tackle unemployment and stimulate growth across vital sectors like energy and transport.
South African markets achieve record-breaking performance despite mounting US-SA diplomatic tensions and Agoa concerns. The JSE All Share Index hits new highs while gold prices surge, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of geopolitical pressures.
An in-depth analysis of South African educational performance reveals surprising patterns when broken down by language groups, with Tshivenda speakers showing remarkable achievements. This controversial finding challenges traditional narratives and sparks important discussions about educational disparities in South Africa.
Recent data reveals that white-headed households in South Africa earn nearly five times more than their black African counterparts, prompting Cosatu to warn of a looming inequality crisis.
A major overhaul to accurately reflect modern consumer behaviour has seen StatsSA shake up its basket of goods and services used to measure consumer inflation.
Stats SA's Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, defends the integrity of the 2022 Census data against criticism from two UCT professors.
The products in the basket are updated periodically to better reflect shifts and trends in consumer spending. Product weights are also adjusted.
Between November 2022 and November 2023, households collectively spent an estimated R3 trillion, according to StatsSA. The stats also highlight major income inequality among South Africans.
International agricultural food prices lifted by a hefty 6. 4% month-on-month in December, with domestic food prices influenced by these global prices on import/export parity pricing.