21 May 2026 SADC convenes the Statistics Committee meeting in Cape Town, Invitation to attend and cover the SADC Statistics Committee meeting in Cape Town from 26-28 May 2026. All News Editors / Syndication Editors Statistics South Africa will host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meeting in Cape Town from 26 to 28 May   read more »

Consumer inflation jumped to 4,0% in April from 3,1% in March, driven mainly by sharp fuel price increases. This is the highest inflation print since August 2024, when the headline rate was 4,4%. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 1,1% in April. Fuel prices bite hard Consumers were dealt a painful fuel   read more »

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how quickly a virus can spread across borders and disrupt lives around the world. Thus, the Department of Health in South Africa is on high alert following the discovery of a rare but deadly case of hantavirus in the country. This is after three confirmed passenger deaths on a cruise   read more »

According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), South Africa’s working-age population stood at 42,2 million individuals aged 15-64 in the first quarter of 2026, up by 121 000 compared to quarter 4 of 2025. This represents the backbone of South Africa’s economy, yet its true potential is concentrated in a notably young demographic. Of the   read more »

7 May 2026 For Immediate Release                 Total income has gone up Income for the electricity, gas and water supply industry in 2024 was R472,2 billion. Total income increased by 13,3% per annum over the income reported in 2021 (R325,0 billion). Large increases were reported for ‘generation, transmission and distribution of electricity’ (+R121,8 billion) and ‘collection,   read more »

07 May 2026 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 1 of 2026 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the first quarter of 2026 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. The Labour Force Survey provides insights   read more »

The painful rise in fuel prices this week follows a long series of increases over the years. Historical data shows when the country faced its biggest price shocks, and how recent increases compare. Tracking the petrol price over time Figure 1 shows how the price of inland 93-octane petrol has risen since 1976, drawing on data   read more »

Several energy sources drive our economy. A recent report on the electricity, gas & water supply industry provides insight into the structure of electricity supply and use.   Where does our electricity come from? Coal continues to be the primary source of fuel, driving 83% of local electricity generation in 2024 (see Figure 1 below). South   read more »

The education component in the CPI is updated once a year in March. Tuition fees increased by 5,4% in 2026, higher than the 4,5% rise recorded in 2025. Private secondary schools recorded the sharpest rise, climbing by 7,5%. Explore education inflation, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz. DownloadStatsBiz – April   read more »

Stats SA’s publication schedule was quieter in April, with 20 statistical releases published in the month. The latest economic figures cover the month of February. On the upside Most indicators were positive year-on-year. Mining; construction (buildings completed as reported by large municipalities); retail trade sales; motor trade sales; tourist accommodation; restaurants, catering & fast-food; and   read more »