Statistics South Africa
Statistics South Africa is the national statistical service of South Africa, responsible for collecting, producing and disseminating official statistics for the country. The organisation operates as an independent entity within the public administration, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. Its mandate is established under the Statistics Act of 1999, which guarantees professional independence in the production and publication of official statistics. Statistics South Africa conducts a wide range of surveys and censuses covering demographic, economic, social and environmental data, including the national population census, labour force surveys, consumer price indices and gross domestic product calculations. The organisation provides data that informs government policy, business decisions and public debate across South Africa. It employs statisticians, economists, demographers and data specialists who apply international statistical standards and methodologies. Statistics South Africa publishes its findings through regular reports, databases and online platforms accessible to government, researchers, media and the public. The organisation was established in 1999 as the successor to the Central Statistical Service, with a reformed mandate to serve the democratic government and all South Africans with reliable, impartial statistical information.
Statistics South Africa Updates
Manufacturing output up 1.1% y/y in July
By: Creamer Media Reporter 10th September 2026 South Africa's manufacturing production increased by 1.1% year-on-year in July, with the food and beverages and the petroleum, chemical products,... →
South African rand gains before key economic readings
By: Reuters 10th September 2026 The South African rand edged up in early trade on Thursday ahead of the release of domestic manufacturing, current account and mining figures,... →
Daily Podcast – September 08, 2026
8th September 2026 September 08, 2026. For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, this is Polity’s daily podcast. →
Manufacturing, mining weigh on second-quarter economic growth; GDP contracts by 0.2% q/q 
By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th September 2026 South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter for the second quarter, following growth of 0.4% in the first... →
South African rand slips ahead of GDP data expected to show a decline
By: Reuters 8th September 2026 The South African rand weakened in early trade on Tuesday as investors awaited second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data, which is expected... →
Ramaphosa says Madlanga commission must be free from interference, defends SAPS
By: Thabi Shomolekae 7th September 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has asserted that the ongoing Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality and Political Interference within South... →
Minister Enoch Godongwana approves publication of 2026 annual policy benefit escalations
2nd September 2026 The Minister of Finance has approved the publication of the 2026 annual policy benefit escalations as defined by the Demarcation Regulations... →
South African rand steadies ahead of producer inflation data
By: Reuters 27th August 2026 The South African rand steadied in early trade on Thursday as investors awaited domestic producer inflation data due later in the day, while the... →
Daily Podcast – August 19, 2026
By: Halima Frost 19th August 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa objects to Thandazani Madonsela as Impeachment Committee evidence leader; AfriForum, March and March forge alliance to... →
Cape Town drove 50% of all new job growth in metros over last five years – Hill-Lewis
By: Irma Venter 19th August 2026 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the Western Cape capital has added 418 000 jobs over the current local government term, which he says is... →
