Historic college collapsing for all to see, and lights out for South Africa’s capital
Here are five important things happening on Tuesday, 30 December 2025.
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The South African city that is building the most houses still has a housing crisis
Cape Town is comfortably building the most houses across South Africa’s metros, but still can’t keep up with demand.
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Business | Crime stats | FATF | SAPS | Stats SA
One of the fastest-growing crimes in South Africa is worse than you think
While the latest crime statistics show a broad-based decline in reported crimes across most categories in South Africa, white collar crime has continued to rise, with no sign of slowing down.
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End of the line for 126 more businesses in South Africa
The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 126 businesses were liquidated in November, taking the total to 1,434 for the year so far.
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FMD | food prices | Lifestyle | Stats SA
Good news surprise for South Africa comes with a harsh edge
Annual consumer price inflation eased in November, beating economist expectations—but rising meat prices are not slowing down.
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Dawie Roodt | Government | QES | Stats SA
The government jobs paying more than R56,000 a month in South Africa
South Africa’s public servants are paid higher than the national average, with one sector standing out above all.
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Lots of money | Money | More money than average | QES | Stats SA | Wealth
Over 40 jobs that pay more than the average salary in South Africa
Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,490 in the third quarter of the year.
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Another 128 businesses shut their doors in South Africa
The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 128 liquidations have been added onto the pile, taking the total to over 1,300 for the year so far.
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More trouble for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic worker jobs in South Africa showed another annual decline, with a looming hike to the National Minimum Wage in 2026 likely to pile on the pressure.
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South Africans are semigrating to these provinces for a better life
Stats SA’s 2025 mid-year population estimates show which provinces have more migrants leaving than coming in.