Over the past 30 years, South Africa has undergone significant demographic shifts. Families are smaller, people are living longer, and more individuals are moving to urban areas like Gauteng and the Western Cape. Immigration is on the rise, and the economy is gradually recovering from challenges such as the COVID-19…
Week 16: Inflation : Fuel relief, but food still burns your pocket.
In March 2025, South Africa’s headline inflation dropped to 2.7% — the first decline in five months. While that’s a welcome sign, don’t celebrate just yet. Everyday essentials like maize meal, coffee, and alcohol are still hitting your wallet hard. According to Stats SA, the inflation picture is mixed —…
Week 16: Inflation : Fuel relief, but food still burns your pocket.
In March 2025, South Africa’s headline inflation dropped to 2.7% — the first decline in five months. While that’s a welcome sign, don’t celebrate just yet. Everyday essentials like maize meal, coffee, and alcohol are still hitting your wallet hard. According to Stats SA, the inflation picture is mixed —…
Week 15 -Hidden Costs VAT Matters for Small Business
The Hidden Cost of Staying Informal: Why VAT Matters for Small Businesses in South Africa. In South Africa, informal businesses are a lifeline for millions — with nearly 1.9 million people running small, non-VAT registered businesses as of 2023. These businesses make up about 19.5% of all jobs in the…
Week 15 -Hidden Costs VAT Matters for Small Business
The Hidden Cost of Staying Informal: Why VAT Matters for Small Businesses in South Africa. In South Africa, informal businesses are a lifeline for millions — with nearly 1.9 million people running small, non-VAT registered businesses as of 2023. These businesses make up about 19.5% of all jobs in the…
Week 14 – South Africa’s Changing Marriage Landscape
South Africa’s Changing Marriage Landscape: A Decade in Review South Africa’s marriage landscape is undergoing a quiet but steady transformation. The latest data from Statistics South Africa reveals a country where fewer people are getting married, more are waiting longer to tie the knot, and divorce rates are on the…
Week 14 – South Africa’s Changing Marriage Landscape
South Africa’s Changing Marriage Landscape: A Decade in Review South Africa’s marriage landscape is undergoing a quiet but steady transformation. The latest data from Statistics South Africa reveals a country where fewer people are getting married, more are waiting longer to tie the knot, and divorce rates are on the…
Week 13: Rising Newborn and Stillbirth death.
South Africa’s Silent Crisis: Rising Newborn and Stillbirth Deaths Need Urgent Attention Every parent dreams of welcoming their baby into the world with joy and celebration. But for too many families in South Africa, this dream ends in heartbreak. A recent report from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has revealed…