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The evolution of age at first marriage among South Africans, Census 1996 – 2022

While South Africa observes Heritage Month, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) celebrates three decades of conducting censuses. We examine trends in first marriages over four census periods, focusing
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What the numbers reveal about heart health in South Africa

Every year, September turns the spotlight on one of the body’s most vital organs: the heart. In South Africa, Heart Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease
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Consumer inflation nudges higher in August 2026

Annual consumer inflation increased to 4,4% in August from 4,3% in July. Several aspects stand out in this month’s print. Food and non-alcoholic beverages (NAB) inflation quickened for the first time
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Spatial Patterns of Adult Illiteracy in South Africa, 1996 and 2022

Thirty years of constitutional democracy and census-taking have given South Africa a rich statistical record of change. Census data from 1996 to 2022 reveal important gains in education, employment

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GDP declines by 0,2% in Q2:2026

After six consecutive quarters of growth, the South African economy stalled in the second quarter (April–June) of 2026, weakening by 0,2%.1 Mining, trade and manufacturing drove down economic activity

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Gender differences in care work, South Africa

According to the latest report released by Statistics South Africa, Gender Series Volume XIII: Gender Disparities in Care Work in South Africa, 2026, gender differences are evident in the reasons
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Economic wrap-up for August 2026

Stats SA published several notable outputs in August. The latest monthly estimates provide a preliminary view of economic performance in the second quarter of 2026. Other key outputs included
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#CrimeInSA || In 2025/26, 80,7% of individuals said they felt safe walking alone in their neighbourhood during the day, down slightly from 81,0% in 2024/25. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #CrimeInSA #SAcrime #CrimeStatsZA
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From feeling safe to experiencing crime: South Africa’s 2025/26 picture

South Africans may feel relatively safe in their neighbourhoods during the day, but that sense of security changes considerably after dark. The latest findings from Statistics South Africa’s (Stats
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#WomensMonth2026 || Gender representation varies across the economy, with women more highly represented in some industries compared with others. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #WomensMonth #SAemployment
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Gender representation in the formal business sector

Gender representation varies across the economy, with women more highly represented in some industries compared with others. But most interesting of all is that gender representation varies within

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Unpacking EBA spending on social protection

One of the many functions of government is to provide households with a safety net against social risks, such as unemployment, occupational injury, road accidents, loss of income and other forms of
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It’s a dog’s life: South Africa’s favourite pets lead the pack. South African households were home to an estimated 7,5 million dogs and 2 million cats. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #InternationalDogDay2026 #InternationalDogDay @GovernmentZA
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International Dog Day: Who are South Africa’s biggest dog lovers?

Every neighbourhood has one. The family whose dog enthusiastically greets everyone walking past the gate. The retiree taking the same faithful companion for an early morning stroll, or the farm dog

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As Statistics South Africa continues to celebrate 30 years of democratic census-taking, we take a closer look at the vital role women play in agricultural activity in South Africa. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates @GovernmentZA @DOAgov_ZA
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Women in agriculture: Six key facts

As Statistics South Africa continues to celebrate 30 years of democratic census-taking, we take a closer look at the vital role women play in agricultural activity in South Africa. Data from
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