Consumer inflation stabilised at 3.2% in February 2025: Here’s what this actually means
South Africa’s consumer inflation remained at 3.2% in February, with food and medical costs rising. Here’s what that means for consumers.
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South Africa’s GDP increased 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a decrease of 0.1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which attributed the growth to, among others, an increase by 17.2% in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, which contributed 0.4 of a percentage point to the positive GDP growth. “This was primarily due to increased economic activities reported for field crops and animal products. The finance, real estate and business services industry increased by 1.1%, contributing 0.3 of a percentage point. Increased economic activities were reported for financial intermediation, real estate activities and other business services,” Stats SA
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South Africa consumer inflation drops to 4.6% – Here’s how this impacts your life
A lower inflation rate means that the prices of goods and services are not increasing as quickly, which can have several positive effects on everyday life.
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Consumer price index dropped to 5.2% in April 2024
The headline inflation rate for all urban areas in South Africa dropped to 5.2% in April 2024, down from 5.3% in March 2024.
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South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate rises to 41.9%
South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate increased to 41.9% in Q1:2024, showcasing ongoing challenges in the labour market.
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South Africa’s food and beverage sector sees notable growth in February 2024
The food and beverage industry in South Africa experienced notable growth in February 2024, with substantial contributions from catering services
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South Africa’s ‘expanded’ unemployment rate drops to 41.1%
South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point to 41.1% in Q4: 2023 compared to Q3: 2023.
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SA employment showed notable increase in third quarter of 2023
SA employment rates experienced a notable boost in the third quarter of 2023, marked by increases in both full-time and part-time jobs.
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SA tourism boosted by year-on-year increase in foreign travellers in November 2023
SA experienced a significant boost in tourism with a notable increase in foreign travellers in November 2023.
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Hotels carry tourist accommodation industry into robust recovery
Hotels played a crucial role in the resurgence of South Africa’s tourist accommodation sector in 2023.
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South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, heart attacks increased 59% in 20 years – Stats SA
South African deaths caused by cancer, diabetes, and heart attacks have surged by 59% over 20 years, unveiling a pressing health crisis.
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Cape Town contributed the most to national residential property price index
The surge in the annual national residential property price was significantly influenced by the Western Cape and Gauteng.
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Census 2022: Breaking down key findings on South Africa’s population growth
The recently unveiled Census 2022 disclosed that the population of South Africa burgeoned to 62.02 million individuals.
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President Ramaphosa to receive Census 2022 results
Census 2022, according to the Presidency, was the fourth population and housing count in post-apartheid South Africa, with the first conducted in 1996, with subsequent censuses being conducted in 2001 and 2011.
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Consumer Price Inflation Increases in August 2023: Implications Explained
In August, the annual inflation rate for goods reached 5.6%, slightly up from the 5.5% observed in July.
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Employment in South Africa: These industries contributed the most jobs between April and June 2023
Between April and June 2023, these industries contributed the most jobs and, effectrively, had a positive impact on employment in South Africa.