In the last ten years, finding work has become even harder for South Africa’s youth. Many young people are stuck at home—jobless, not studying, and losing. The problem is exacerbated by the mismatch between skills mismatch and demand. Key Facts from Q1 2025: Youth unemployment (ages 15–34): has increased from…
Week 19 : Underemployment
“What is Time-Related underemployment?” While unemployment often gets the headlines, time-related underemployment is another silent struggle facing many working South Africans. What Does It Mean? Time-related underemployment happens when people have jobs, but: These are workers who are not fully unemployed, but their income and productivity are limited because they…
Week 18: Missing Link – Small Business Marketing
South Africa’s economy is powered in large part by its small and micro businesses. These enterprises are often the first step for entrepreneurs, offering job opportunities and driving local economic development. Yet despite their significance, many small businesses struggle to survive beyond the first few years. A key reason? The…
Week 18: Missing Link – Small Business Marketing
South Africa’s economy is powered in large part by its small and micro businesses. These enterprises are often the first step for entrepreneurs, offering job opportunities and driving local economic development. Yet despite their significance, many small businesses struggle to survive beyond the first few years. A key reason? The…
Week 17: Smaller families – falling fertility rates (TFR 2.41)
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…