Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will roll out an updated questionnaire for the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) data collection in Quarter 3, aligning it with the latest international standards. Since its inception, the QLFS has served as a crucial instrument for understanding the South African labour market. Stats SA has diligently revised its questionnaire   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY  07 August 2025 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 2 of 2025 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the second quarter of 2025 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. The Labour Force Survey   read more »

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has updated and revised the Census 2022 Municipal Profiles following a comprehensive assessment of census themes, variables, and geographic layers. These updates enhance the depth and accuracy of the data available to the public, researchers, and policymakers. Expanded Variables in SuperCROSS – Census 2022 Municipal Profiles New variables, which were   read more »

The 2030 Agenda acknowledges that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. The first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aims to end poverty in all its forms and reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                    30 June 2025 For Immediate Release Community Engagement Ahead of the Statistics South Africa Budget Vote On Wednesday, 2 July 2025, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, will be joined by the Statistician-General of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, senior executives of Statistics South Africa, local councillors, and other community   read more »

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                      24 June 2025 For Immediate Release Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) – Q1:2025 Total employment decreased by 74 000 or -0,7% quarter-on-quarter, from 10 653 000 in December 2024 to 10 579 000 in March 2025. This was due to decreases in the following industries: trade (-52 000 or -2,2%), community services (-17 000   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY 24 June 2025 Statistics South Africa to release the results of the Agriculture Survey, 2023                                                                   Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the 2023 Agriculture Industry survey results at a virtual briefing on 26 June 2025. The survey estimates are derived from the 2023 Agricultural large sample survey. Results for the survey include   read more »

The scourge of child abuse and neglect is rampant in South Africa and affects many children across the country. A recent study found that one in three girls and one in five boys in South Africa have experienced some form of violence before turning 18. Moreover, the Department of Social Development (DSD) reported more than   read more »

On 6 May 2025, the Constitutional Court of South Africa made an important decision about a law that caused some South Africans to lose their South African citizenship. The court said that part of the South African Citizenship Act, 1995(Act No. 88 of 1995), specifically section 6(1)(a), is unconstitutional, which means it goes against the   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                            08 May 2025                                                          Statistics South Africa to   read more »