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
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... →
South Africa consumer inflation slows more than expected in July 
By: Reuters 19th August 2026 South Africa's inflation rate slowed for the first time in five months in July, partly due to a steep drop in fuel costs, but analysts said it... →
South African rand steady before domestic inflation data
By: Reuters 19th August 2026 The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday as investors awaited inflation data that is expected to show a moderation in... →
South African rand steady ahead of mining data and as Fed rate-hike bets shrink
By: Reuters 13th August 2026 The South African rand was little changed early on Thursday as investors awaited domestic mining production data and lower-than-expected US... →
The 28 000 Joburg residents adding to unemployment highlights a failed ANC government
12th August 2026 ActionSA is deeply concerned about the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Statistics South Africa that reveals that Johannesburg lost 28 000... →
Parties slam GNU as unemployment hits 4-year high of 33.6%
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th August 2026 South Africa’s political landscape erupted on Tuesday following a grim data release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which confirmed that... →
Official unemployment rate rises to 33.6% in the second quarter
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th August 2026 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has confirmed that South Africa's official unemployment rate increased by 0.9 of a percentage point to 33.6% for... →
Daily Podcast – August 03, 2026
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd August 2026 Making headlines: Petrol prices to decrease by 52c a litre, but diesel prices to increase by up to R1.38 a litre; Ramaphosa says SA’s energy... →
