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For the first time since 1998, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has conducted an exhaustive study of South Africa’s demographics. The first report, covering...

The Living Conditions Survey from Statistics South Africa gives insight into how South Africans spend their income. The biggest expenses are housing and utilities. Brand...

The first United Nations World Data Forum was held in Cape Town. With more and more data circulating, it can be used to improve...

The importance of women in manufacturing and their experience in a male-dominated industry were among the topics discussed at the first Women in Manufacturing,...

12 August 2016 The South African rand has regained its position as Africa's top currency, leapfrogging the Nigerian naira this week. This comes after four major events...

As South Africa prepares to host the International Aids Conference for the second time, it's worth reflecting on the massive strides the nation has...

South Africa has enormous potential as an investment destination, offering a unique combination of highly developed first world economic infrastructure with a vibrant emerging market economy.

South Africa is urbanising at a rapid pace and its major cities are taking the most strain. They may be affordable and possess a healthy job market, but numerous challenges keep them from competing with the world's megacities. Brand South Africa presents its findings on South Africa's cities based on the 2015 City Brands Index and the MasterCard African Cities Growth Index.

A report revealed by Statistics South Africa has unveiled the most popular names for babies in the country for last year. Overall, the names that have made it into the top 10 list have a positive meaning. Stats SA also reported that slightly more male babies were born in the last two decades.

In its Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Statistics South Africa reports that the unemployment rate fell to 25% in the second quarter. Statistician-general Pali Lehohla said there had been growth in employment since 2011, even though it fluctuated. Most jobs were in the formal sector.