South African universities faced a turbulent journey during the #FeesMustFall movement in 2015 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Both events had a significant impact on higher education funding. Stats SA explores how revenue streams for universities have shifted in the last decade, and how they were shaped by these two events. The #FeesMustFall movement   read more »

Annual consumer inflation cooled for a fourth consecutive month, easing to 3,8% in September from 4,4% in August. This is the lowest inflation print since March 2021, when the rate was 3,2%. On average, prices increased by 0,1% between August 2024 and September 2024. Transport inflation continues to ease Softer transport inflation – specifically lower fuel prices –   read more »

Consumer inflation slowed for a third consecutive month, cooling to 4,4% in August from 4,6% in July. This is the lowest inflation print since April 2021 when the rate was also 4,4%. Lower annual rates were recorded for several product groups, most notably transport, housing, and restaurants & hotels. In contrast, inflation for food & non-alcoholic   read more »

After holding steady for ten months in the 5–6% range, annual consumer price inflation slowed to 4,6% in July from 5,1% in June. The July inflation print is the lowest in three years since July 2021, when the rate was also 4,6%. Lower annual rates were recorded for several product groups, most notably food & non-alcoholic   read more »

Stats SA has published monthly residential property price indices for provinces and metropolitan areas since March 2023. Here is a rundown of the latest inflation data for the housing market. The Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) measures the change in prices for all dwellings, including houses, townhouses, and flats that are purchased by private individuals.1 The   read more »

After a busy June, Stats SA’s publication schedule was quieter in July. The agency published 22 releases. Key highlights include an update on inflation and an exploration of South Africa’s biodiversity-based tourism sector. Consumer inflation softens to a six-month low Headline inflation edged lower to 5,1% in June from 5,2% in May. June’s print is   read more »

The annual change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 5,1% in June, down from 5,2% in May. Inflation has remained within the 5% to 6% range for the past 10 months. The monthly rate was 0,1% in June. Annual food inflation the lowest in 45 months After stalling at 4,7% in April and May,   read more »

Annual consumer price inflation was 5,2% in May, unchanged from April. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,2%. Annual rates for four of the twelve product groups remained steady between April and May, including food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB). Higher rates were recorded for transport, alcoholic beverages & tobacco and recreation   read more »

The consumer price index (CPI) recorded an annual increase of 5,2% in April, down from 5,3% in March and 5,6% in February. Housing & utilities, miscellaneous goods & services, food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) and transport were the main drivers behind the headline rate in April. The monthly change in the CPI was 0,3% in   read more »

Following a two-month upswing, headline inflation softened to 5,3% in March from 5,6% in February. The rate has held its ground between 5% and 6% since September 2023. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,8% in March. This is lower than the 1,0% increase in February. The biggest movers in March The   read more »