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18/06/2026

|| Over 30 years, South Africa conducted four censuses. Since 1996, census data has shaped national development. It has informed planning for schools, hospitals, housing, and infrastructure while guiding equitable resource allocation. It has also supported monitoring of inequality and strengthened governance systems, ensuring evidence-based decision-making.

As celebrates 30 years of census – taking in a democratic South Africa, census data from 1996 to 2022 shows a picture of progress, alongside the challenges faced by the youth.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=19621

18/06/2026

|| Introducing 's intern, Neo Molefe from Social Statistics.

Stats SA is committed to building a South Africa where young people are not only included, but empowered to lead.

The future of South Africa depends on how we invest in, support, and develop its youth today.

18/06/2026

|| Introducing 's intern, Bonolo Manana from Demography and Population Statistics.

Stats SA is committed to building a South Africa where young people are not only included, but empowered to lead.

The future of South Africa depends on how we invest in, support, and develop its youth today.

18/06/2026

|| As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, we honour the legacy of the young people of 1976 by reflecting on the realities facing young South Africans today.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=19526

18/06/2026

The value of buildings reported as completed expanded by 3,3% y/y during January to April 2026.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=P5041.1&SCH=74306

18/06/2026

|| South African trade sales rose by 3,3% y/y in April 2026. Sales were down by 2,4% m/m.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=P6141.2&SCH=74304

18/06/2026

[In conversation] The Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, had an insightful conversation with Wandile Sihlobo, on the demographic and economic trends reshaping South Africa.

Mr Sihlobo is also a member of the Council of Statistics of South Africa (Stats SA).

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjT5w4bMlec

Recorded on the sidelines of the Agbiz Congress 2026 in Gqeberha, t...

17/06/2026

|| The number of civil summonses issued for debt decreased by 2,5% y/y in the three months ended April 2026.

PDF statistical release and Excel files: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=P0041&SCH=74303

17/06/2026

|| The number of civil summonses issued for debt decreased by 2,5% y/y in the three months ended April 2026. The number of civil judgements rose by 3,6%.

Listen here for more: https://soundcloud.com/statssa/civilcases-apr26-english

17/06/2026

|| South African retail trade sales increased by 1,3% year-on-year in April.

- PDF statistical release and Excel files: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854&PPN=P6242.1&SCH=74301