Every journey tells a story, whether it is a family discovering a new corner of South Africa, a visitor arriving from abroad or a traveller spending a weekend away from home. Beyond the experiences and destinations, tourism also has a measurable impact on the country’s economy, supporting jobs and creating opportunities for businesses and communities.   read more »

Expenditure patterns across South Africa’s provinces are similar but not identical. The provincial government’s biggest task is managing the country’s public education and healthcare systems. Together, these two functions accounted for 75,8% of total provincial government expenditure in 2024/2025. Explore the spending priorities of provincial governments, as well as other stories, in this edition of   read more »

The end of the quarter is typically a busy time for Stats SA, with several quarterly outputs published alongside the regular monthly indicators. The national statistical agency released 28 publications, with many providing economic data for July. The latest economic indicators Figure 1 provides a snapshot of the most recent data. Mining, electricity generation, buildings completed   read more »

01 October 2026 30 Years of Counting South Africa Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), invites members of the media to roundtable discussions with the Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, and Heads of National Statistical Offices from SADC countries. This is part of the ongoing 30 years of Census   read more »

As Statistics South Africa marks 30 years of conducting democratic censuses, and as the nation celebrates Heritage Month, Census data offers a unique opportunity to reflect on how South Africans have changed, lived, and connected over the past three decades. A census does more than count people; it tells the story of a nation in   read more »