The case for trusting Statistics SA’s unemployment data
While sub-national surveys may capture bustling township enterprises, they risk aggregation bias if extrapolated directly to the country as a whole.
Unemployment
Proposed VAT increase: fiscal necessity or economic catastrophe?
Instead of hiking VAT, the government could fix its tax collection problems, improve state resource management, and stimulate the economy to boost revenue.
South Africa is at high risk, but not only on the downside
The country is in a position similar to the one it was in before the apartheid system collapsed.
Unemployed with debt? It’s not the end of the world for your client
“We cannot turn a blind eye to the frustrations brought on by the lockdown which may have resulted in job loss or salary reduction. And even in these difficult times, where people are […]
Unemployed with debt? It’s not the end of the world for your client
“We cannot turn a blind eye to the frustrations brought on by the lockdown which may have resulted in job loss or salary reduction. And even in these difficult times, where people are […]
South African Labour stats – Sharp rise in unemployment rate
The unemployment rate increased from 27,6% in the first quarter of 2019 to 29,0% in the second quarter of 2019. This is as a result of an increase of 455 000 in the number […]
South African Labour stats – Sharp rise in unemployment rate
The unemployment rate increased from 27,6% in the first quarter of 2019 to 29,0% in the second quarter of 2019. This is as a result of an increase of 455 000 in the number […]
