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15,000 jobs lost in formal sector in first quarter of 2016
Statistics show employment decreased across all sectors, with the exceptions of community services.
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'Whites cannot carry this country'
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla wants to see an increase in the number of black graduates.
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SA’s population increases to 55.7 million since 2011
The data was collected from 1.3 million households across all South African communities.
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[LISTEN] Stats SA's household survey shows growing dependence on the state
The latest survey by Stats SA has revealed that more people continue to rely on state coffers as the percentage of individuals that benefited from social grants increased from 12,7% in 2003 to 30,1% in 2015.
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Stats SA reveals economic growth remains at 1,3 percent
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced that growth for this year is forecast at 0,9 percent for 2016.
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Growing concerns SA's poverty levels will worsen
Stats SA says the country’s official unemployment rate rose to 26.7 percent in the first quarter of 2016.
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'Stats SA could assist IEC in obtaining voters' addresses'
The Chief Justice says if Stats SA is willing to assist, it may happen in a shorter period of time.
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Residents urged to be more welcoming to Stats SA fieldworkers
Stats SA held a feedback briefing in Lonehill today during which issues including the safety of fieldworkers.
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Hunger suffered by youth in SA growing at rapid rate
Stats SA says the Eastern & Northern Cape showed the largest increase in hunger involving youths.
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Stats SA: Less young people living below poverty line since 2009
The report also shows the proportion of economically active youth declined over the past five years.
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Retail, hospitality keeps employment rates up
Stats SA released quarterly employment statistics, showing an increase of 43,000 jobs.
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Stats SA records an increase in tourists’ arrival for December 2015
More than 4 million people passed through South Africa’s ports of entry during December.
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SA economy grew by 0.7% in third quarter
Growth in the third quarter is good news as a technical recession was on the cards.
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Annual inflation sees a slight increase
Stats SA says this is an increase of point-three percent compared with the annual rate for June.
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Unemployment improves slightly in second quarter
Stats SA says the latest figures show there has been job creation despite harsh economic conditions.
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Gauteng population grows by 1 million since 2011
South Africa now has a total population of nearly 55 million people.
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ANALYSIS: Does SA rank 8th in the world by suicide rate?
Africa Check takes a closer look at data stating an average of 23 South Africans commit suicide each day.
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SA's private sector records negative growth
Stats SA says the negative growth was caused by decreased economic activity.
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SA's first quarter GDP takes a dip
GDP for the first three months of this year shows an economy under pressure.
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SA's unemployment rate drops
Stats SA says more than 242,000 people managed to find work towards the end of 2014.
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High unemployment propelling high poverty
A study has revealed more people are living on the Food Poverty Line, which is R355 per person per month.
