![The state of the electricity, gas & water supply industry (2021)](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ElectricPic4-64x64.jpg)
The state of the electricity, gas & water supply industry (2021)
National electricity supply has been the cause of intense concern for many years. Stats SA’s latest detailed survey of the industry provides updated data on finances, production and employment. Covering electricity, gas and water supply in the formal economy, the 2021 survey continues on from similar surveys conducted in 2006, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019. read more »
![The public-sector: Shy on infrastructure investment](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/budget5-64x64.jpg)
The public-sector: Shy on infrastructure investment
Data from 745 institutions provides an update on public-sector investment in infrastructure. A number of institutions pulled back on capital expenditure in 2021, while others increased their spending. Public-sector capital expenditure decreased by R6,1Â billion (-3,0%) between 2020 and 2021, from R204,3Â billion to R198,2Â billion, representing the fifth consecutive year of decline. Capital expenditure represents money spent read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 MEDIA RELEASE                                                                                       01 November 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stats SA will commence with data collection operations for the country’s fifth large-scale Income & Expenditure Survey (IES) 2022/23 on Monday, 7 November 2022. The year-long data collection phase will run until the end of November 2023. The IES 2022/23 is a household-based sample survey specifically designed read more »
![Experience of disputes on the rise in SA](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/GPSJS3-64x64.jpg)
Experience of disputes on the rise in SA
According to a new report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), there is a 9,1 percentage point increase in the proportion of individuals that have experienced one or more disputes between 2018/19 and 2021/22 reporting periods. The types of disputes experienced range from poor service from government and business, conflict with neighbours, corruption, read more »
![Economic, social and political empowerment are critical for achieving gender equality in SA](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/SMS-and-MMS-final-64x64.jpg)
Economic, social and political empowerment are critical for achieving gender equality in SA
More than half (51,1%) of the South African population are female[1] and, according to the General Household Survey (GHS) 2021, more than two-fifths (42,0%) of households are headed by females. While women empowerment is central to the global development agenda and is a stepping stone to gender equality, a new report released by Statistics South read more »
![Inflation cools for a second month](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/infa2-64x64.jpg)
Inflation cools for a second month
Annual consumer price inflation slowed to 7,5% in September from 7,6% in August, edging further down from the 13-year high of 7,8% recorded in July. Fuel prices declined for a second consecutive month, contributing to the softer headline rate. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) for September was 0,1%, lower than 0,2% read more »
Mbalo Brief – October 2022
During the month of October, which is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded of the courageous women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and also honour those who have lost the battle against this debilitating disease. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world, causing a high read more »
Stats Biz – September 2022
We seldom think about the smaller industries that drive economic growth. Outside the heavyweights of finance, personal services and manufacturing, the agriculture industry might seem like a small player, contributing 5% to national economic activity. But don’t let this fool you. Not only does the industry play a vital role in food security, but it read more »
![New samples for monthly business cycle indicators](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ForPic-64x64.png)
New samples for monthly business cycle indicators
In September 2022, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) implemented new samples for the following monthly surveys: P3041.2 – Manufacturing: Production and sales; P6141.2 – Wholesale trade sales; P6242.1 – Retail trade sales; P6343.2 – Motor trade sales; P6410 – Tourist accommodation; P6420 – Food and beverages; and P7162 – Land transport. New samples for read more »
![Provincial government finances: the impact of COVID-19](https://www.statssa.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/prov1-64x64.png)
Provincial government finances: the impact of COVID-19
South Africa’s 122 provincial government departments spent R613,6 billion in 2020/21, according to the latest Financial statistics of provincial government statistical release. This is R16,9 billion more than the R596,8 billion recorded in 2019/20, representing a rise of 2,8%.1 The 2,8% rise is muted compared with the previous three years that recorded increases of around 7,0%. A closer read more »