South Africa’s official unemployment rate declined slightly to 31,4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by Statistics South Africa. The data shows modest improvement in the national labour market, with employment increasing by 44,000 people, bringing the total number of employed South Africans to 17,1 million. At the same time, the number of unemployed people dropped by 172,000 to 7,8 million, contributing
The Manenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) has issued a stern warning to those spreading false information about the Manenberg Primary School being relocated. CPF Deputy Chairperson Vanessa Adriaanse clarified that there was never any discussions about moving the school. “We had engaged with key role players to find collaborative measures to bring an end to the ongoing violence in the area. Last year, we faced severe challenges, including gang violence and shootings
SA Rugby has congratulated three South African women referees who have earned prestigious appointments in upcoming Women’s Six Nations competitions. SA Rugby President Mark Alexander praised Aimee Barrett-Theron, Zoe Naude and Giana Viljoen for their achievements, saying their selections highlight the success of efforts to develop and support women match officials in South Africa. Barrett-Theron is set to reach a major career milestone, becoming only the second woman in the world,
Is there a boring budget on its way? That’s what Chief Economist at PSG Financial Services, Johann Els seems to think. Not only does he think so, but he thinks a Boring Budget is Good News. Els has written an article where he shared this thoughts and opinions on the upcoming Budget, at the end of the month. Is there a boring budget on its way? There are years when markets
The City of Cape Town is officially releasing the landmark Good Hope Centre for auction next week. The upcoming auction includes dozens of other City-owned properties across the metro, which is aimed at unlocking economic, social, and spatial value for the city, ultimately, the City says, for the benefit of residents. The Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says releasing the iconic Good Hope Centre precinct for redevelopment is a
