SA economy grew by 1,1% in first quarter of 2021: Stats SA
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the country’s economy grew by 1,1% in the first
Government must do more to stimulate economy, create jobs: SAFTU
SAFTU has reacted to the shocking unemployment figures by saying the government must do more to
SA’s unemployment rate rises to new record high of 32.6%
According to an expanded definition of unemployment that includes those discouraged from seeking
Cabinet concerned over high rate of unemployment in SA
Cabinet remains concerned over the high rate of unemployment in the country. According to data from
Labour experts concerned about increase in discouraged jobseekers
The unemployment rate has increased by 1.7 million to 32.5%, according to Statistics South Africa’s
Consumers could face more general price increases in coming months, data shows
On the business front, data out this week shows that consumers could face more general price
CPI increases to 3.2%
Stats SA says Consumer Price Inflation has increased to 3.2% in January from 3.1% in December 2020.
Formal non-agricultural sector jobs increase by 75 000: Stats SA
Quarterly Employment Statistics Survey released by Statistics South Africa indicates that jobs in
South Africa still operates in a recessionary environment: Analyst
Independent economist, Elize Kruger, says while South Africa has technically exited a recession, the
Job losses due to coronavirus pandemic will take several years to recoup: Economist
Economist Jeff Schultz says it will take several years for the local economy to recoup employment
Transport costs the most significant contributor to consumer inflation: Stats SA
Figures released by Statistics South Africa indicate that transport costs were the most significant
Busa says unemployment numbers a wake up call for government
Busa says the latest unemployment numbers should be a wake up call for government, labour, and
Unemployment numbers unacceptable: Cosatu
The country’s biggest labour federation COSATU says the latest unemployment numbers are
Unemployed Western Cape musicians pay tribute to Somerset Hospital staff
A group of South African musical theatre performers has arrived at Somerset Hospital in Cape Town to
Unemployment rate stems from the State not doing enough: Lawyers for Human Rights SA
Lawyers for Human Rights SA say South Africa’s high unemployment rate stems from the State not doing
Business Confidence Index shows slight recovery: SACCI
There has been some improvement in sentiment amongst South African businesses. The South African
Mining sector contracted by 28.2% in June: Stats SA
The mining sector continued to show signs to strain in June. Stats SA data shows mining production
Children spend more time watching TV and browsing the web during lockdown: Stats SA
The latest information from Statistics South Africa has revealed that children are spending more
Tourism sector continues to take strain as lockdown regulations remain in effect
The tourism industry continues to take the strain as lockdown regulations remain in effect. The
Milk, eggs and cheese prices increased most in April: Stats SA
Stats SA says products that experienced the biggest rise in prices between 2 and 16 April were milk,