It’s the kind of headline that barely makes a ripple, “South Africa’s economy grew by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025.” But behind that modest...
Another 109 South African businesses shut their doors in April 2025, bringing the year-to-date total to 482 liquidations, according to new data from Stats SA. While...
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is worsening, and two more provinces are on the verge of an alarming milestone — having more unemployed people than those with...
South Africa’s manufacturing sector is in decline and with it, jobs are disappearing. In response to alarming new data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), both...
South Africa’s latest job figures reveal a worrying trend: while the decline in formal employment has slowed, the gains remain far too weak to make a...
According to the latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) from Stats SA, the average salary in the formal non-agricultural sector reached R28,231 in Q4 2024, marking a 5.3% year-on-year increase. Though slightly...
South Africa’s population is undergoing a significant transformation. While the country is still considered youthful, recent data reveals a steady rise in the median age, signalling...