Podcasts about statistics south africa

Bongani Bingwa speaks Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of Statistics South Africa, to tell us what the real statistics behind migration in South Africa, following President has acknowledged the impact of migration as placing additional burdens on essential services such as health care and education. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's economy has grown by a modest zero-point-five percent in the first quarter of 2026 from zero-point-four percent in last quarter of 2025. The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that Gross Domestic Product was supported by increased output in the agriculture, finance, trade, transport and the mining sectors contributed positively to the economy in the first quarter of the year. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to KPMG Economist, Frank Blackmore

Africa Melane speaks to the Executive Chairperson of National Youth Development Agency, Dr. Sunshine Myende on rising unemployment, with youth joblessness now at 45.8 percent, and what urgent interventions are needed to create real opportunities for young South Africans. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist and Honorary Professor at the Wits Business School, Professor Jannie Rossouw says South Africa’s rising unemployment rate reflects both seasonal and deep structural economic problems. Rossouw says weak economic growth continues to fuel job losses and limit opportunities. He says government policies over the past three decades have failed to create enough jobs or attract sufficient investment. New figures released from Statistics South Africa show the country's unemployment rate has deepened. South Africa's official unemployment rate climbed to 32-point-7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 31-point-4 percent in the final quarter of 2025. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Honorary Professor at the Wits Business School and economist at Altitude Wealth, Professor Jannie Rossouw.

Africa Melane speaks to Kim Taylor, spokesperson for SATSA, unpacking South Africa’s tourism recovery. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Andrew Henwood, a veteran in cybersecurity and founder of Blck Rhino, to unpack the recent cyber-attack on Statistics South Africa and explore the pressing need for enhanced security measures. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Andrew Henwood, Cyber-attack, Stats SA, XP95 The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Statistics South Africa, Head of Price Statistics, Patrick Kelly about consumer inflation dropping to 3,0% in February from 3,5% in January. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy Wiener speak to Stats SA Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke about the GDP increasing by 1.1% in 2025 and 0,4 % in the fourth quarter. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The official unemployment rate decreased by 0,5-percentage points from 31,9-percent in the third quarter of 2025, to 31,4-percent in the fourth quarter of 2025. That's according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa today. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to independent economist Duma Gqubule

The annual consumer price inflation eased to three-point-five from three-point-six in October, edging closer to the Reserve Bank's new three percent target. This move is like to encourage hoped for an interest rate cut next month. Annual inflation cooled in five of the 13 product categories, namely transport, recreation, sports and culture including information and communication. Food & non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants and accommodation services including alcoholic beverages & tobacco recorded higher rates. Chief Director for price inflation at Statistics South Africa, Patrick Kelly elaborates...

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke following Statistics South Africa’s latest release on poverty trends between 2006 and 2023, which details how many South Africans are living below the food, lower-bound and upper-bound poverty lines. Maluleke explains what these poverty lines mean in real monetary terms, how the data is collected through national surveys, and why official statistics remain reliable even when individuals feel they have never been directly surveyed. The conversation unpacks how poverty is measured using hard data rather than perception, and what the latest figures reveal about the true scale of poverty in the country. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Luke Lamprecht, Child Protection and Development Specialist, about the heartbreaking rise in child pregnancies , a silent emergency threatening South Africa’s youngest girls. Between January 2024 and February 2025, Statistics South Africa recorded nearly 124,000 births to mothers aged 19 and under, including more than 2,100 girls between 10 and 14. Thousands more pregnancies ended in termination, with the Department of Basic Education reporting about 730 cases in that same age group last year. Legally, any pregnancy involving a girl under 16 is automatically a case of statutory rape, requiring schools to report it. Yet data remains incomplete, and accountability is scarce — we still don’t know how many perpetrators are charged or how many survivors receive justice or care. Lamprecht warns that the numbers reflect a deeper crisis of poverty, exploitation, and systemic failure, calling for stronger protection, education, and enforcement to safeguard children whose childhoods are being stolen before they even begin. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the GDP numbers released by Statistics South Africa this week for quarter 2, the South African economy grew by 0.8% in the three-month period through to June, but how do we compare against our peers? Gauteng remains an important part of the SA economy, but how strong is investor confidence in Tshwane and Johannesburg? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nokukhanya Mntambo of EWN. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About 2,6 million households in South Africa have experienced housebreaking/burglary during the past 5 years. That's according to Statistics South Africa. It says in the 2024/25 period, an estimated 1,5 million incidences of housebreaking occurred, affecting 1,1 million households in South Africa. Theft of personal property is the most common crime experienced by individuals aged 16 years and older in South Africa. About 43% (43,4%) of households that experienced housebreaking reported some or all incidences to the police. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Stats SA's Acting Deputy Director-General; Solly Molayi...

The Consumer Price Index has kept below 3 percent, remaining steady for the Month of May at 2.8 percent. This was announced short while ago by Statistics South Africa on their website. Food prices have however shown a sharp increase with food and non-alcoholic beverages in May sitting at 4.8 percent more expensive than a year ago. Chief Director of Price Statistics at Stats South Africa, Patrick Kelly elaborates...

Stephen Grootes discusses the controversy surrounding South Africa's unemployment rate, with Statistician General Risenga Maluleke defending the methodology used by Statistics South Africa, while Capitec Bank CEO Gerrie Fourie argues that the jobless rate would be closer to 10% if self-employed and informal market workers were included. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A concerning figure of almost one quarter of South Africa's households, representing 22.2 percent, consider their access to food as inadequate or severely inadequate, a 4 percentage points higher than in 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19. This is according to the findings of Statistics South Africa's General Household Survey for 2024 release yesterday. The data also indicate that between 2003 and 2024, the percentage of individuals who benefited from social grants increased from 12,8 percent to 40 percent. The survey was conducted from more than twenty thousand households, between January and December 2024. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Statistics South Africa's Acting Deputy Director General, responsible for Population and Social Statistics Solly Molayi,

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has expressed deep concern over the continued decline of South Africa's manufacturing sector, citing the latest official data from Statistics South Africa. According to SAFTU, this decline reflects a systemic economic crisis rooted in neoliberal policies, falling investment levels, and an extractive economic structure that has never been dismantled. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAFTU National Spokesperson, Newton Masuku, to discuss this further

Clement Manyathela speaks with Risenga Maluleke, the Statistician-General of South Africa and Head of Statistics South Africa, about the ongoing crisis of crime in the country. Maluleke clarifies that crime in South Africa can be divided into two categories: reported crime, which is recorded in SAPS (South African Police Service) administrative records, and unreported crime – those incidents that are experienced but never reported to the police. He highlights some of the most frequently reported crimes in South Africa, including: Murders Sexual offences, with around 84% of these incidents reported Housebreaking (when the victim is not home) and home robberies "Housebreaking remains the highest crime in South Africa," Maluleke says. He further explains that a key indicator of a community's safety is whether people feel comfortable walking freely at night, confident in their security. Unfortunately, he notes, this is not the reality in South Africa, particularly for women. Maluleke also points out that many South Africans tend to trust the police more than the judicial system. He explains that, in the court of law, the process begins with the defendant pleading, followed by the trial. In contrast, in a traditional setting, the individual is first tried, and only then is the plea made. Thank you for listening to The Clement Manyathela podcast. Listen live - The Clement Manyathela is broadcast on weekdays from 09:00 am to noon on 702. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The annual consumer inflation remain steady at 3.2% in February 2025, unchanged from January. That's according to a data from Statistics South Africa. The main contributors to inflation in the month came from housing and utilities, food, non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants and accommodation services. Inflation remains broadly under control and well below the Reserve Bank's midpoint target. Stats SA CPI operations director Lekau Ranoto says recreation, sport and culture, food and non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages and tobacco and communication recorded higher annual inflation rates in February.

In 2023, nearly 8 million children aged between 0 and 17 years (38% of South Africa’s total child population of 21 million) — were living in households headed by their grandparents. Lester Kiewit speaks to Solly Molayi, acting deputy director general for Population and Social Statistics at Statistics South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2024, education expenses surged by 6.3% compared to the previous year, marking the sharpest increase since 2020, according to Statistics South Africa's March consumer inflation data. This rise outpaces the 5.7% hike recorded in 2023. High school fees saw the steepest climb at 7.3%, while primary schools and tertiary institutions raised their fees by 5.9%. Crèches also increased their fees by 6%. Meanwhile, university boarding costs soared even higher, with an 8.2% jump compared to 2023. Education fees are reviewed annually in March, making this data a critical indicator of rising education costs. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to John Manyike Group Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual

Statistics South Africa yesterday released the consumer price inflation figure for October, which decreased to 2.8%. If ever there was a chance to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, it is today.  This episode is supported by the NWU Business School. 

Together with yesterday's labour force survey data, Statistics South Africa put the spotlight on the domestic workers. Approximately 1.1 million South Africans are employed in private households and of these 854 000 are domestic workers who clean, cook, and care for children or the elderly. This is a group that is particularly vulnerable to a downturn in the economy. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

According to Statistics South Africa  (STATS SA) there has been an increase of 294 000 in jobs for South Africans in Quater 3 of this year to 16.9 million of employed people. Stats SA reports that South Africa's unemployment rate has decreased by 1.4 percent  to 32.1 percent in quarter three of this year (2024). Statistics South Africa has  just released the third quarter employment statistics a few minutes ago. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nothando Magudulela...

Statistics South Africa announced September's CPI inflation rate yesterday and it was lower than expected. Inflation decreased from 4.4% in August to 3.8% in September. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as prices ease to their lowest level in three years. This as data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the consumer price inflation has cooled down further from 4,6% in July to 4,4% in August 2024. Stats SA notes the contributions to the decline came from transport, housing, restaurants and hotels. Udo spoke to Economic Advisor to the Optimum Financial Services Group, Dr Roelof Botha

Statistics South Africa released the second quarter's GDP figure yesterday and to everyone's relief, the economy at least grew by 0.4%. This episode is supported by Economic Research Southern Africa and the NWU Business School.

A shocking survey conducted by the University of Pretoria and Statistics South Africa has revealed that over 4 million people in South Africa are living with type 2 diabetes, with many not receiving adequate treatment. The University of Pretoria's Diabetes Research Centre warns that the alarming rise in type 2 diabetes, driven by poor diets and lack of physical activity, is exacerbating this crisis. The study's findings are dire, with a significant number of patients failing to meet critical health targets, putting them at risk of severe complications. Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Senior Programme Manager at the University of Pretoria's Diabetes Research Centre and Chairperson of the Diabetes Alliance

South Africans are not safe in their homes. That's according to a new data released by Statistics South Africa. Around 2,6 minion households experienced housebreakings or burglaries in the past 5 years. The experience of housebreaking has increased by 12% from the previous year.  There is a decline in the sense of safety among individuals walking in their neighborhoods during the day and at night since 2019/20. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Stats SA's acting deputy-director general responsible for population and social statistics, Solly Molayi.

Statistics South Africa will announce the second quarter's unemployment rate later today. I thought it was good to put the figure into perspective. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

South Africa's population has surpassed 63 million, according to the latest 'Mid-year Population Estimates' report from Statistics South Africa, Stats SA. The country's population has grown by nearly 836,000 people, representing a 1.33% increase between July 2023 and July 2024. Notably, women make up over half of the population, with approximately 32 million females. For expert insights into these numbers and their implications, Elvis Presslin spoke to Professor Loren Landau, Senior Migration Researcher at the Wits African Centre for Migration and Society

Statistics South Africa released June's consumer price index data yesterday and the inflation rate slowed to 5.1%. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

Yesterday, Statistics South Africa released May's production data for the mining and manufacturing sectors, but it was disappointing. Year-on-year production rose by 0.6% and month-on-month production was lower in May than in April. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

SA Online tool StudyStart holds students hands on their education journey towards jobs South Africa faces a significant skills mismatch. The graduate unemployment rate continues to rise, reaching 11.8% in the first quarter of this year, according to Statistics South Africa—an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite this, there is a shortage of skills in some professions. Thisthe issues that entrepreneurs Jason Adriaan and broadcaster Shahan Ramkisson want to tackle with their new education-focused platform called StudyStart. In an interview with BizNews, Adriaan explained that their online tool is designed to help students plan their educational and career paths. StudyStart offers a web-based application, optimised for accessibility on mobile devices. Jason emphasises the need for vocational training options alongside traditional university routes, noting the importance of various skill sets in the job market. He also highlights the challenges startups face in South Africa, including tax burdens and slow procurement processes with large corporations. Their goal is to effectively bridge the skills gap and reduce unemployment in the country.

Yesterday, Statistics South Africa announced the results of the Quarterly Employment Survey. This shows exactly how tough the first quarter was for the economy. This episode is supported by Economic Research Southern Africa and the NWU Business School.

Statistics South Africa released May's consumer price inflation figure yesterday. It was unchanged from April at 5.3% after economists expected a slight increase. Month-on-month, the index figure rose by 0.2%. The good news is that food prices continue to rise more slowly. This episode is supported by the NWU Business School.

Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the price of goods have remained steady over the past two months, as the consumer price index held at 5,2-percent in May, unchanged from April 2024. The data indicates that after five consecutive months of decline, prices for food non-alcohol beverages remained unchanged at 4,7-perdent in May from April. However higher rates were recorded for transport, alcoholic beverages and tobacco,  while softer prices were recorded for miscellaneous goods and services, communication, clothing and footwear, as well as restaurants and hotels. SABC Senior Reporter -- Naledi Ngcobo -- filed the following report...

South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) has decreased by 0,1% in the first quarter of 2024. The manufacturing industry decreased by 1,4 percent in the first quarter of 2024, contributing -0,2 of a percentage point to the negative GDP growth. Chief Director of National Accounts at Statistics South Africa, Bokang Vumbukani Lepolesa elaborates...

The latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows inflation slowed slightly in April. Stats SA says the main drivers behind the headline inflation in April were housing and utilities, miscellaneous goods and services, food and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as transport. This, as salaries data tracked in BankservAfrica's Take-home Pay Index, ticked lower in April 2024. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Independent Economist, Elize Kruger.

A report released by Statistics South Africa shows that rape cases for children increased by 6,3 percentage points between 2015/16 and 2019/20, whilst sexual assault cases for children increased by 1,4 percentage points. The search for little Joshlin Smith continues. Tensions rose in the area yesterday after the search by the search party was called off. The Marshalltown fire Inquiry continues. City officials continue giving testimonies. SARS demands that Sasfin pay R4.9 billion regarding dodgy clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a first, South Africans living and working abroad can now register online to vote in this year's provincial and national elections. This weekend, on 26, 37 and 28 January, they will also have the opportunity to register in person at diplomatic missions. However, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said that in-person registration will not be available for South Africans in Israel, Ukraine and Israel as the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, which are their overseas partners, has indicated that these three diplomatic missions are not operational. In an interview with Biznews, Mamabolo said that he would however encourage voters in those countries to register online in the event of any changes to the security situation. He said Statistics South Africa has estimated that approximately 2 million South Africans are living abroad, but in the 2019 elections only 19,000 votes were cast ‘out of country.' He expressed the hope that there are going to be many expats taking part in the coming elections more this election as it is now much easier to register for the elections. Overseas voters would still have to go to diplomatic missions to vote on the day and the IEC indicated that it would not be able to increase the number of voting stations, as requested by the Democratic Alliance, without legislative amendment. Mamabolo said he was encouraged by the trend of increased registration among young people, noting that 78% of new registrations during the registration weekend in November were from the youth. Despite some uncertainties, Mamabolo said the IEC was ready for the election which could for the first time have a two-page ballot. He also revealed that Elon Musk's Twitter or X has “been a bit difficult” and have not signed a cooperation agreement that the IEC negotiated with other tech giants to combat misinformation.

Guest: Patrick Kelly, chief director of price statistics - Stats SASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistics South Africa has published the results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the third quarter of 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Patrick Kelly | Chief Director at Stats SASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Risenga Maluleka, Statistician General of Stats SASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data released by Statistics South Africa highlights the extent to which the early childhood development (ECD) sector was affected by two years of the Covid-19 pandemic So, on this hour we talk to Kentse Radebe, Innovation Director, DG Murray Trust, about unlocking the potential of South Africa's early childhood development sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The country is bracing itself for an interest rate hike when the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sits on Thursday. Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago will also indicate whether further hikes are likely. His announcement comes as the latest consumer price index has been published by Statistics South Africa indicating that inflation remained flat at 5.9%, while the consumer price index increased by 0.6% month-on-month in April. TreasuryOne's André Cilliers told BizNews what impact a hike would have on the value of our currency. Cilliers also gives his prediction of the likely interest rate increase, and also looks at how our inflation rate compares to that of other countries. – Linda van Tilburg

Guest: Patrick Kelly is The Executive Manager at Statistics South Africa. He joins The Afternoon Drive to make a plea to South Africans – and especially Capetonians ­to partake complete the CENSUS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to a record high of 35.3% in the last quarter of 2021, with job losses mainly recorded in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Statistics South Africa however still sees light at the end of the tunnel with statistician general Risenga Maluleke saying that employment will improve when the country's economy returns to pre-Covid-19 levels. Business Day TV spoke to Nthabiseng Moleko, Development Economist at Stellenbosch Business School, about what the data means for economic growth going forward.