Stats SA set to release April’s CPI data
Three important data due out this week is expected to shine the spotlight on the current state of
Section 24A votes posed risks of double voting
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says the final report of Statistics South Africa has
Mining production decreases by 1.1%
The mining sector continues to take strain. Statistics SA data shows mining production decreased by
2019 sees highest number of registered voters to date: IEC
The voters’ roll it has shown steady growth of over 47% and contains the highest number of
Mining production decreases as manufacturing shows slight improvement
Stats SA data shows mining production decreased by 3.3% year-on-year in January as pressure on the
SA Economy moving into positive territory – Stats SA
According to Stats SA, the South African economy grew by 1,4% in the fourth quarter of 2018
Mining sector facing decrease in production
The sector continues to struggle following the policy uncertainty debacle it suffered in the recent
October retail trade sales improve by 2.2%
Retail trade sales in South Africa improved in October according to data released by Statistics
Formal sector continues to shed jobs
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) data shows 16 000 jobs were lost in the third quarter. The job
Analysts confident GDP numbers will show SA out of recession
Analysts expect the third quarter Gross domestic product (GDP) numbers will show that South Africa
‘Consumer spending subdued’
Consumer spending has been subdued on the back of weak economic growth, while motorists are expected
SA consumers taking up less debt
The number of South African consumers taking up debt has decreased. According to Stats SA, civil
Financial experts urge people not to overspend this festive season
There are concerns that people spend much of the year paying off bad debt after buying on credit
Manufacturing output increases by 0.1%
The latest data that Statistics South Africa has released shows a slight improvement in
SA unemployment rate rises to 27,5%
Stats SA says the unemployment rate increased slightly in the third quarter of 2018 to 27, 5%. This
Farmers welcome Stats SA commercial agriculture census
Commercial farming plays a large role in South Africa, from ensuring food security to boosting the
SA consumer inflation improves
South Africa’s consumer inflation rate has shown a slight improvement.
ANC urges government to implement economic recovery package
The ANC has urged government to move with speed in implementing an economic recovery package,
Ramaphosa on drive to spur economic growth
President Cyril Ramaphosa will continue his investment drive on Wednesday after concluding his state
Analysts advise South African’s to spend wisely following recession
Analysts have advised South Africans to cut down on spending in order to survive the economic