Every neighbourhood has one. The family whose dog enthusiastically greets everyone walking past the gate. The retiree taking the same faithful companion for an early morning stroll, or the farm dog that’s always first to notice a visitor arriving. On International Dog Day (26 August), these everyday companions, or “fur babies”, take centre stage. While read more »
25 August 2026 Statistics South Africa to release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q2 2026 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results for the second quarter of 2026 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. The results will provide insights into how various sectors read more »
Unemployment is rife in South Africa, affecting people across the nine provinces. This translates to more young people who are stuck at home without jobs, not knowing where their next meal will come from. Some of these young people hold qualifications while others do not, but the reality of unemployment remains the same for them. read more »
As Statistics South Africa continues to celebrate 30 years of democratic census-taking, we take a closer look at the vital role women play in agricultural activity in South Africa. Data from agricultural households and the commercial agriculture industry reveal important insights into the extent and nature of their contribution. Women headed just over half of read more »
The headline inflation rate cooled for the first time in five months, declining to 4,3% in July from 5,0% in June. The monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0,2%, down from 0,7% in June. The slowdown can be attributed to three main factors: softer inflation for food & non-alcoholic beverages (NAB); lower read more »
The South African labour market continues to reflect unequal employment outcomes between men and women. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) in Q2:2026, women accounted for 50,3% of the 42,3 million working-age population (15-64 years). However, their labour market outcomes differ, with women bearing a disproportionate read more »
Embargo: Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 11:00Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2: 2026The official unemployment rate was 33,6% in the second quarter of 2026According to the QLFS Q2: 2026 results, there was an increase of 345 000 in the number of unemployed persons to 8,5 million, while there was a decrease of 16 000 in read more »
As South Africa celebrates 30 years of constitutional democracy and census-taking, Census data provide a unique lens through which to assess the progress made by women, showcasing important gains in education, employment, and leadership between 1996 and 2022. Since 1996, South Africa has made significant strides in improving their lives and opportunities. Supported by the read more »
Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), 2nd quarter of 2026 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the second quarter of 2026 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. QLFS measures the labour market activities of read more »
The construction industry in South Africa has faced numerous challenges over the years. Key contributing factors include slow economic growth, low investment, loadshedding, labour shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic and criminal activity. The recent release of the Construction Industry 2024 statistical report provides a detailed update of employment and financial data for the industry. Explore construction read more »