Annual consumer inflation rose to 3,6% in October from 3,4% in September. This is the highest inflation print since September 2024 when the rate was 3,8%. The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0,1% month-on-month in October 2025. The transport; recreation, sport & culture; and alcoholic beverages & tobacco categories recorded hotter annual rates. Inflation cooled for   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY  06 November 2025 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 3 of 2025 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the third quarter of 2025 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 11 November 2025. The Labour Force Survey   read more »

Stats SA published 23 statistical releases in October 2025. Notable economic outputs include data on public-sector infrastructure investment, and financial figures for higher education institutions. Public-sector capital spending is on a three-year upswing The 748 institutions that comprise South Africa’s public sector injected R276 billion into infrastructure projects in 2024, raising capital expenditure for a third   read more »

Infrastructure forms the backbone that connects different parts of the economy, supporting the flow of goods, travel and communication. Public-sector capital expenditure continued an upward trajectory, rising to R276 billion in 2024 from R234 billion in 2023. This marks a third successive increase following a five-year downturn. Explore capital expenditure, as well as other stories,   read more »

Public-sector spending on infrastructure and other fixed assets continued an upward trajectory, rising to R276 billion in 2024 from R234 billion in 2023. This marks a third successive increase following a five-year downturn. Despite the positive momentum, the total remains below the peak of R283 billion in 2016. The public sector includes national government and provincial government departments,   read more »

How easily can South African households access the justice system – and what do they think of it once they do? A new report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2024/25, paints a revealing picture of citizens’ engagement with the country’s courts and correctional services. In   read more »

October marks Transport month in South Africa, a time to reflect on the progress and challenges in building a transport system that works for all. This year’s theme, “Implementing an integrated, sustainable, and safe transport system that promotes inclusive economic growth, job retention and creation, and social development,” captures the broader vision of a transport   read more »

MEDIA STATEMENT                                                 24 October 2025 For Immediate Release Stats SA warns the public against false door-to-door ID verification claims Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has noted false messages circulating on social media and community WhatsApp groups claiming that government officials are visiting households to verify identity documents or collect biometric information for census-related purposes. Stats   read more »

Annual consumer inflation rose slightly to 3,4% in September from 3,3% in August. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,2%. Annual inflation accelerated across several product categories, most notably transport and restaurants & accommodation. In contrast, food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB); alcoholic beverages & tobacco; and furnishings, household equipment & routine   read more »

Provincial government provides a wide range of essential services, from education and health to infrastructure development. Recent data show how much money provincial government spends, in particular on compensation of employees. Government expenditure can be classified in functional and economic terms. The functional view reflects the purpose for which transactions are undertaken, mainly in terms   read more »