<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Stats Biz – Statistics South Africa</title> <atom:link href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?cat=53&feed=rss2" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za</link> <description> Improving Lives Through Data Ecosystems</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:15:36 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6</generator> <item> <title>Stats Biz – January 2025</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18013</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18013#respond</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:15:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18013</guid> <description><![CDATA[The new inflation basket reflects current trends in consumer behaviour. Air fryers, e-hailing services, refills for e-cigarettes, streaming services and toy building bricks (think LEGO) have entered the basket. Products leaving the basket include graters, wax shoe polish, TV decoders, magazines and – sadly – teddy bears. Explore the new inflation basket, as well as   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=18013" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new inflation basket reflects current trends in consumer behaviour. Air fryers, e-hailing services, refills for e-cigarettes, streaming services and toy building bricks (think LEGO) have entered the basket. Products leaving the basket include graters, wax shoe polish, TV decoders, magazines and – sadly – teddy bears. Explore the new inflation basket, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/StatsBiz_January2025.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – January 2025</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=18013</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – November 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17919</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17919#respond</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:47:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17919</guid> <description><![CDATA[Agriculture took the wind out of the economy’s sails in the third quarter, dragging overall economic growth into negative territory. Real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0,3%, with agriculture the largest negative contributor. Transport, trade and government also contributed to the slowdown. Explore the latest GDP numbers, as well as other stories, in this   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17919" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Agriculture took the wind out of the economy’s sails in the third quarter, dragging overall economic growth into negative territory. Real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0,3%, with agriculture the largest negative contributor. Transport, trade and government also contributed to the slowdown. Explore the latest GDP numbers, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/StatsBiz_November2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – November 2024</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17919</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – October 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17801</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17801#respond</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:19:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17801</guid> <description><![CDATA[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   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17801" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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 edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/StatsBiz_October2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – October 2024</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17801</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – September 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17697</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17697#respond</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 13:12:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carol Lhoza]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17697</guid> <description><![CDATA[You can’t teach a hungry child. In 1994, the South African government established the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), a nationwide project that provides meals to schools in poorer communities. Stats SA provides a glimpse into how much money is spent on this vitally important initiative. Explore school nutrition, as well as other stories, in   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17697" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can’t teach a hungry child. In 1994, the South African government established the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), a nationwide project that provides meals to schools in poorer communities. Stats SA provides a glimpse into how much money is spent on this vitally important initiative. Explore school nutrition, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/StatsBiz_September2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – September 2024</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17697</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – August 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17632</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17632#respond</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:55:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carol Lhoza]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17632</guid> <description><![CDATA[The electricity, gas & water supply industry was the star performer in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data. The industry grew by 3,1% compared with the first quarter, driven by increased electricity generation and water distribution. If we ignore the topsy-turvy economic environment caused by the pandemic   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17632" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The electricity, gas & water supply industry was the star performer in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest gross domestic product (GDP) data. The industry grew by 3,1% compared with the first quarter, driven by increased electricity generation and water distribution. If we ignore the topsy-turvy economic environment caused by the pandemic in 2020, the 3,1% growth rate is the highest since the third quarter of 2008. Explore the latest GDP figures, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/StatsBiz_August2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – August 2024</strong></a></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17632</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – July 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17468</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17468#respond</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:11:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17468</guid> <description><![CDATA[The most striking change in the telecommunications sector over the period 2019–2022 was a rapid fall of ADSL and the rise of fibre optic broadband. In 2019, ADSL was the largest generator of income in the internet access services category, falling to third place in 2022. Fibre optic broadband expanded to fill the gap, increasing   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17468" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most striking change in the telecommunications sector over the period 2019–2022 was a rapid fall of ADSL and the rise of fibre optic broadband. In 2019, ADSL was the largest generator of income in the internet access services category, falling to third place in 2022. Fibre optic broadband expanded to fill the gap, increasing by more than three-fold. Explore the post and telecommunications industry, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/StatsBiz_July2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – July 2024</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17468</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – June 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17361</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17361#respond</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:13:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17361</guid> <description><![CDATA[National government spending topped R2,04 trillion in the 2022/23 financial year, representing a rise of 6,1% from R1,92 trillion in 2021/22. Just over half of total expenses was allocated to grants paid to other levels of government, institutions and foreign governments. Not to be confused with social grants, this line item represents financial transfers that   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17361" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>National government spending topped R2,04 trillion in the 2022/23 financial year, representing a rise of 6,1% from R1,92 trillion in 2021/22. Just over half of total expenses was allocated to grants paid to other levels of government, institutions and foreign governments. Not to be confused with social grants, this line item represents financial transfers that flow from national government to these institutions. Explore government finances, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/StatsBiz_June2024.pdf">Download Stats Biz – June 2024</a></strong></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17361</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – May 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17320</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17320#respond</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:27:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17320</guid> <description><![CDATA[Real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a marginal 0,1% in the first three months of 2024. This followed a revised 0,3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. Weaker manufacturing, mining and construction drove much of the downward momentum on the production side of the economy, while the expenditure side witnessed a decline across   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17320" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by a marginal 0,1% in the first three months of 2024. This followed a revised 0,3% increase in the fourth quarter of 2023. Weaker manufacturing, mining and construction drove much of the downward momentum on the production side of the economy, while the expenditure side witnessed a decline across all components. Explore the latest GDP figures, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/StatsBiz_May2024.pdf"><strong>Download Stats Biz – May 2024</strong></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17320</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – April 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17249</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17249#respond</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:21:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeannet Mashishi]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17249</guid> <description><![CDATA[Stats SA collects information on education fees once a year in March. According to the latest review, education is 6,3% more expensive in 2024 than in 2023. High schools recorded the most significant fee increases, followed by primary schools and tertiary institutions. Explore education inflation, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17249" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stats SA collects information on education fees once a year in March. According to the latest review, education is 6,3% more expensive in 2024 than in 2023. High schools recorded the most significant fee increases, followed by primary schools and tertiary institutions. Explore education inflation, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/StatsBiz_April2024.pdf">Download StatsBiz_April2024</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17249</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Stats Biz – March 2024</title> <link>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17183</link> <comments>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17183#respond</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:47:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Thobani Zulu]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Stats Biz]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17183</guid> <description><![CDATA[A water resource account is a balance sheet for a geographical area, providing data on water inflows, water outflows and changes in water storage. Detailed experimental accounts, published for the period 2015 to 2021, provide modelled estimates of water flows for three catchment areas. Explore the evaporation ratio, as well as other stories, in this   <a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=17183" class="btn btn-mini btn-info pull-right" style="margin:10px 30px;">read more »</a><div class="clear"></div>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A water resource account is a balance sheet for a geographical area, providing data on water inflows, water outflows and changes in water storage. Detailed experimental accounts, published for the period 2015 to 2021, provide modelled estimates of water flows for three catchment areas. Explore the evaporation ratio, as well as other stories, in this edition of Stats Biz.</p> <p><a href="https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/StatsBiz_March2024.pdf">Download Stats Biz – March 2024</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.statssa.gov.za/?feed=rss2&p=17183</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>