South Africa is having fewer children than it did almost two decades ago, and the change is prompting a bigger conversation about what family life looks...
South Africa’s jobs crisis has deepened, with the official unemployment rate rising to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first...
South Africa’s official unemployment rate edged lower in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a recent easing trend that suggests the labour market may be stabilisingeven...
Public Debt Dominates South Africa’s Spending Landscape A deep dive into South Africa’s latest financial data shows that if you want to understand the government’s priorities,...
As South Africa grapples with deepening poverty and record unemployment, the country’s latest General Household Survey (GHS) paints a sobering picture: more than 25.4 million citizens...
South Africa is seeing a steady decline in company liquidations, offering a glimmer of resilience amid broader economic uncertainty. According to Statistics South Africa, the number...
South African inflation has unexpectedly dropped to 2.7% in March 2025, providing much-needed relief to consumers and raising optimism for a potential interest rate cut. This...
South Africa’s formal job market showed a slight improvement in the last quarter of 2023, with key sectors like trade, transport, and electricity helping to offset...