Category: Newsletter
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SA in 10 charts: Measuring the true state of the nation
A data-driven review of South Africa using key points raised by the president in his state of the nation address as a guide.
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Illegal mining on the rise as SA’s gold industry collapses
South Africa’s mining fatalities hit a record low in 2024, but illegal mining is fast becoming a crisis for the industry. As gold mines shut down, informal miners – known as zama zamas – risk their lives extracting residual gold under dangerous conditions.
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South Africa’s pay divide: Who earns what and why it matters
Stats SA’s latest report on monthly earnings reveals striking disparities in South Africa, from a persistent gender pay gap to regional and educational influences on income. Women earn 20% less than men, and median earnings barely cover basic living costs.
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Shifting travel habits: Gauteng residents are spending more
People in Gauteng are spending much more on transport than they did in 2017, according to a province-wide survey by the Gauteng City-Region Observatory (GCRO).
How climate change affects the spread of infectious diseases