Annual consumer price inflation pulled back in August, easing to 3,3% from 3,5% in July. Softer food and fuel inflation took some of the heat off the headline rate. The monthly change was also lower. The consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0,1% between July and August, with four of thirteen categories in the inflation   read more »

Following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of 2025, real gross domestic product (GDP) strengthened by 0,8%1 in the second quarter (April–June). Manufacturing, mining and trade led growth on the production (supply) side of the economy. The expenditure (demand) side was also positive, lifted mainly by stronger household consumption and softer imports. Eight   read more »

Gambling and betting are on the rise in South Africa. Not only is this supported by data from the National Gambling Board, but it has also emerged in economic and household findings from Stats SA. Explore gambling, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz. Download Stats Biz – August 2025

Gambling and betting are on the rise. Not only is this supported by data from the National Gambling Board, but it has also emerged in economic and household findings from Stats SA. The great switch The industry is booming, according to the National Gambling Board of South Africa.1 Gross gambling revenue2 was R59,3 billion in the   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                      04 September 2025 Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q2 2025 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2025 at a media briefing on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, in Tshwane. GDP, quarter 2 results will   read more »

The latest set of monthly economic indicators sheds some light on how the economy performed in the second quarter (April–June). There were several other notable releases in the month, including the most recent inflation and unemployment figures. Business performance largely upbeat Mining and manufacturing rebounded after two consecutive quarters of decline. Mining production expanded by   read more »

Women make up just over half of South Africa’s population, yet their ability to fully participate in the economy remains uneven. From securing credit to owning land, accessing finance as capital to finding opportunities in formal employment, barriers continue to limit women’s financial inclusion. The impact is most pronounced among women in rural communities, low-income   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                                                                            27 August 2025 Statistics South Africa will release the results of the 2023 Personal Services Industry Survey at a virtual briefing on 28 August 2025. The report presents estimates for the personal services industry and provides information on income, employment, expenditure, services, and purchases within the sector. Estimates are based on the 2023 Personal Services Large Sample Survey, which covers enterprises registered   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                                                                                                            26 August 2025 Statistics South Africa will release the results of the 2023 Transport and Storage Industry Survey at a virtual briefing on 27 August 2025. The report highlights changes in income, employment, expenditure, services, purchases, and other selected variables within the transport and storage industry. This survey covers enterprises that are registered for tax and primarily engaged in   read more »

Housebreaking remains the most experienced crime affecting South African households in 2024/25, according to the latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS). Despite this, perceptions of safety have improved slightly. The survey shows that 81,0% of people aged 16 and older felt safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods during the day in 2024/25, compared   read more »