MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19 NOVEMBER 2024 MEDIA INVITATION: THE 4TH ISIBALO SYMPOSIUM – ADVANCING EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier, in collaboration with Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), invites members of the media to the 4th ISIbalo Symposium, taking place on 21st and 22nd November 2024. The symposium serves as a platform   read more »

The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2,8% in the 12 months to October 2024. This represents a sharp decline from 3,8% recorded in September. October’s print is the lowest since June 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic) when the rate was 2,2%. Falling fuel prices remain the primary factor behind the slowdown. Petrol and diesel prices declined   read more »

Between 2011 and 2022, access to essential services has improved, with Census data revealing that access to clean water has increased from 85,1% to 88,5%, and improved sanitation from 68,9% to 80,7% — underscoring a decade of progress in service delivery. According to the report The State of Basic Service Delivery in South Africa: Analysis   read more »

The recent food poisoning reports linked to products bought from spaza shops in South Africa, predominantly in Gauteng, highlights the importance of exercising caution when purchasing and consuming food items. The food poisoning led to the death of several children, left some customers ill and others fighting for their lives in hospitals. Although spaza shops   read more »

In South Africa, employment in private households represents a crucial segment of the labour market, making a significant contribution to total employment despite being relatively vulnerable and largely informal. According to data from the Q3: 2024 Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), approximately 1,1 million South Africans are employed in private households, with 75,7% (or 854 000) working   read more »

Stats SA published 23 statistical releases in October, many of which provide fresh data on the state of the economy. The latest monthly indicators Nationally, mining activity increased by a marginal 0,3% year-on-year in August. Manganese ore, platinum group metals and chromium ore were the largest drivers of growth. Nickel and copper also recorded a   read more »

Each province has its own unique economic profile. The latest set of regional gross domestic product (GDP) figures paint a picture of what drives economic activity in each province. The data also show what each province brings to the economic table of the country. Explore provincial economic data, as well as other stories, in this   read more »

MEDIA ADVISORY                                                                   07 November 2024 Statistics South Africa to release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), Quarter 3 of 2024 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will release the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) results for the third quarter of 2024 at a media briefing in Tshwane on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. The survey measures the   read more »

South African universities faced a turbulent journey during the #FeesMustFall movement in 2015 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Both events had a significant impact on higher education funding. Stats SA explores how revenue streams for universities have shifted in the last decade, and how they were shaped by these two events. The #FeesMustFall movement   read more »

Infrastructure investment has a long-term impact on the economy, supporting travel, communication, logistics and service provision. The South African public-sector recorded a second consecutive year of capital expenditure growth, boosted mainly by increased spending by public corporations. Capital expenditure includes money that is spent on machinery, construction, equipment, buildings, land and other fixed assets. In   read more »