Government financial data might be overwhelming at first, especially for the non-expert. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) publishes a wealth of government financial statistics. The two tables and overview below provide a useful summary of how the figures can be read and interpreted. The first table presents an overview of government’s current cash flow position, classifying   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 »

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q1:2025) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 74 000 (-0,7%) in the first quarter of 2025, with employment falling from 10,65 million in December 2024 to 10,58 million by March 2025. According to the survey, 95 000 jobs   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 »

Consumer price inflation was 2,8% in May, unchanged from 2,8% in April. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0,2% between April and May. Food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) is the only category that contributed to the monthly increase in the CPI. The monthly change in food & NAB was 1,1%, following a 1,3% rise   read more »

Agriculture came to the rescue in the first quarter, helping to pull GDP up by a marginal 0,1%. Four of the ten industries on the production side of the economy saw positive gains, but these were offset mainly by declines in mining and manufacturing. Explore the latest GDP figures, as well as other stories, in   read more »

As South Africa marks Child Protection Week from May 29 to June 5, 2025, attention turns to one of the country’s most vulnerable groups—children with special needs. While Child Protection Week traditionally focuses on raising awareness around child abuse and neglect, attention is increasingly being drawn to an often-overlooked issue: the challenges preventing children with   read more »

The South African economy kept its head above water in the first quarter of 2025 (January–March), expanding by a marginal 0,1% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024.1 Four of the ten industries on the production (supply) side of the economy recorded positive gains, with agriculture driving most of the upward momentum. Household spending, stronger   read more »

29 May 2025 MEDIA ADVISORY    Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Q1 2025   Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2025 at a media briefing on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, in Tshwane.   Please note the following   read more »