South Africa Loses 74,000 Jobs in Early 2025 – What It Means Key Insight: In the first quarter of 2025, South Africa lost 74,000 jobs. That’s a decline of 0.9% compared to the previous quarter, and 0.7% compared to the same time last year. Where Jobs Were Lost Sector Jobs…
Week 24 – Inflation Eases Slightly
South Africa’s annual inflation rate eased to 5.2% in May 2025, a slight decline from 5.3% in April. While the overall figure shows a small improvement, many South African households continue to feel the pressure from high transport, electricity, and housing-related costs. Food inflation came in at 4.7%, the lowest…
Week 23 – Electricity Generation Remains
Pretoria, 10 June 2025 – New data from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that electricity generation in April 2025 was flat, matching levels from April 2024. The country’s energy output saw a modest uptick in monthly performance but continues to face broader declines across rolling quarters. Key Highlights 1. Generation…
Week 22 – Child Protection Week 2025
As South Africa observes Child Protection Week from May 29 to June 5, 2025, attention turns to one of the country’s most vulnerable groups—children with special needs. While Child Protection Week traditionally focuses on raising awareness around child abuse and neglect, attention is increasingly being drawn to an often-overlooked issue:…