22 October 2026 Statistics South Africa to release results of the benchmarked and rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release rebased and benchmarked Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates, along with restated provincial GDP estimates, at a media briefing in Tshwane on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Rebasing involves changing the   read more »

Annual consumer price index (CPI) inflation edged higher in September 2026, rising to 4,5% from 4,4% in August 2026 and 4,3% in July 2026. The index increased by 0,4% between August and September, up from 0% recorded between July and August. Meat inflation at an 18-month low Annual inflation for food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) accelerated for a   read more »

A census is often associated with numbers: how many people live in a country, how many are male or female, and so on. But behind every number is a story about how people live, interact and experience life in society. Download Mbalo Brief _October2026.

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 »

Expenditure patterns across South Africa’s provinces are similar but not identical. While provinces spend the bulk of their budgets on education and health, a closer look at their financial data reveals differences in spending priorities and patterns. Stats SA’s latest Financial statistics of provincial government statistical release provides a wealth of detail on the financial   read more »

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q2:2026) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by14 000 (-0,1%) in the second quarter of 2026, falling from 10,439 million in March 2026 to 10,425 million by June 2026. Overall, 95 000 jobs were lost between June 2025 and   read more »