Statistics South Africa
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EC unemployment hits 42.5%, nearly 80 000 jobs lost
Eastern Cape records SA’s highest unemployment at 42.5%, losing almost 80 000 jobs in a year. Rate far exceeds national average of 31.4% – Q4 2025 QLFS.
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Rising costs squeeze households as inflation edges up to 3,4%
South Africa’s inflation rises to 3,4% in September 2025, driven by housing, utilities, and food, while services accelerate.
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Online gambling hits record highs in South Africa
Bookmaker and online gambling services in South Africa generated a staggering R152.6 billion in 2023, up sharply from R10.1 billion in 2018.
