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Consumer inflation rises for a second straight month

Annual consumer price index (CPI) inflation edged higher in September 2026, rising to 4,5% from 4,4% in August 2026 and 4,3% in July 2026. The index increased by 0,4% between August and September, …

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South Africa’s tourism story told through numbers

Every journey tells a story, whether it is a family discovering a new corner of South Africa, a visitor arriving from abroad or a traveller spending a weekend away from home. Beyond the experiences an…

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Economic wrap-up for September 2026

The end of the quarter is typically a busy time for Stats SA, with several quarterly outputs published alongside the regular monthly indicators. The national statistical agency released 28 publication…

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The rise of multi-racial households in South Africa, Census 2001—2022

As Statistics South Africa marks 30 years of conducting democratic censuses, and as the nation celebrates Heritage Month, Census data offers a unique opportunity to reflect on how South Africans have …

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How spending priorities vary across provincial governments

Expenditure patterns across South Africa’s provinces are similar but not identical. While provinces spend the bulk of their budgets on education and health, a closer look at their financial data rev…

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Jobs Lost in SA’s Formal Non-Agricultural Sector in the Second Quarter of 2026

According to the Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES, Q2:2026) survey released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), total employment in the formal non-agricultural sector decreased by 14 000 (-0,1%…

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The evolution of age at first marriage among South Africans, Census 1996 – 2022

While South Africa observes Heritage Month, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) celebrates three decades of conducting censuses. We examine trends in first marriages over four census periods, focusing …

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#HeartAwarenessMonth

What the numbers reveal about heart health in South Africa

Every year, September turns the spotlight on one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. In South Africa, Heart Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of cardiovascular disea…

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Consumer inflation nudges higher in August 2026

Annual consumer inflation increased to 4,4% in August from 4,3% in July. Several aspects stand out in this month’s print. Food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) inflation quickened for the first tim…

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Spatial Patterns of Adult Illiteracy in South Africa, 1996 and 2022

Thirty years of constitutional democracy and census-taking have given South Africa a rich statistical record of change. Census data from 1996 to 2022 reveal important gains in education, employment an…

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GDP declines by 0,2% in Q2:2026

After six consecutive quarters of growth, the South African economy stalled in the second quarter (April–June) of 2026, weakening by 0,2%.1 Mining, trade and manufacturing drove down economic activi…

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Gender differences in care work, South Africa

According to the latest report released by Statistics South Africa, Gender Series Volume XIII: Gender Disparities in Care Work in South Africa, 2026, gender differences are evident in the reasons peop…

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