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#SAYouthUnemployment || Eastern Cape showed the highest unemployment rate and North West the lowest participation rate amongst youth (15-34 years). Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19526 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAunemployment #SAeducation #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026

#SAYouthUnemployment || Among youth aged 15–34, the labour underutilisation rate increased by 0,3 of a percentage point from 58,6% in Q1:2025 to 58,9% in Q1:2026. Labour underutilisation reflects the total number of people in the labour force who are not being fully utilised, as well as some who are outside of the labour force who can be considered ‘potential labour supply’. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19526 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAunemployment #SAeducation #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026

#SAYouthUnemployment || Youth aged 15-34 years are more vulnerable to unemployment than older age groups, with their unemployment rate increasing by 8,1 percentage points between Q1:2016 and Q1:2026. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19526 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAunemployment #SAeducation #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026

#SAYouthUnemployment || 2,0 million out of 3,9 million discouraged job-seekers, were young people aged 15-34 years in Q1:2026. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19526 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAunemployment #SAeducation #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026

Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU provides a framework through which SASA and Stats SA can work together to promote research, knowledge exchange, professional development, and capacity building. It creates opportunities for statisticians from academia, government, and industry to collaborate on issues of national importance. This partnership is not merely about two institutions working together. It is about building a stronger statistical community, strengthening evidence-based decision-making, and contributing to South Africa’s development agenda. 
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📹 Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership will help create opportunities for young statisticians and data scientists, ensuring that South Africa continues to develop the skills and expertise needed to support a data-driven economy and society. 
Through this partnership, Stats SA and SASA will work together in areas including research, knowledge exchange, professional development, statistical advocacy, capacity building, and the promotion of professional standards.
 
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#YouthHealthSA || Across all reporting years (2022 and 2023), tuberculosis, HIV-related illnesses, and assault remain the three leading underlying causes of death among young people. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #SAHealth

#YouthHealthSA || Young men are disproportionately affected by non-natural causes of death. Among youth aged 15–29 years, about half (47,7%) of all deaths are attributed to non-natural causes. The highest proportion is seen among males aged 20–24 years, where 61,7% of deaths fall into this category. Among females, the peak occurs earlier, in the 15–19 age group, where 32,0% of deaths are linked to non-natural causes, largely driven by external factors, such as assault. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #SAHealth

#YouthHealthSA || Data on teenage births shows a general decline in the number of births among those aged 15–19 years between 2023 and 2024. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #SAHealth

#YouthHealthSA || Medical aid coverage among youth declined from 12,5% in 2014/15 to 9,9% in 2022/23, a fall of 2,6 percentage points. Age group 20-24 years was the least covered with 9,3% coverage in 2014/15 and 7,8% in 2022/23. Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19611 #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #SAHealth

Match Day⚽🇿🇦! #StatsSA staff members are proudly rallying behind #BafanaBafana as they take to the field tonight, in the FIFA World Cup 2026. We're united in support and wishing the team all the best! #BafanaPride #FWC2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup2026

Stats SA and SASA enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Stats SA and the South African Statistical Association (SASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in statistics and data science. The partnership will focus on research, knowledge sharing, capacity building, support for young statisticians and data scientists, and the promotion of professional standards in the statistical profession. Together, we are building a stronger statistical ecosystem to support evidence-based decision-making in South Africa. #StatsSA #SASA #DataForDevelopment #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

#SAmanufacturing || South African manufacturing activity decreased by 2,9% year-on-year in April. - PDF statistical release and Excel files: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

#SAmanufacturing || Manufacturing production decreased by 2,9% y/y in April 2026, with the iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products & machinery division the key drag on momentum. Listen here for: soundcloud.com/statssa/manuf… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Youth in Transformation Youth Day Race 2026 🇿🇦 Join #StatsSA WC and Running for Transformation as we celebrate the energy, resilience, and potential of South Africa’s youth at the Youth Day Race in Newlands, Cape Town. Youth are not only the leaders of tomorrow, they are change-makers today. According to recent population estimates, young people aged 15–34 make up more than a third of South Africa’s population, highlighting the important role they play in shaping our country’s future. This Youth Day, let’s honour the courage of the youth of 1976 by promoting healthy lifestyles, community spirit, and positive transformation through sport. Together, we run for fitness, unity, and a brighter future. #YouthMonth #YouthMonth2026 #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

#SAmining || South African mining production increased by 8,2% year-on-year in April 2026. PDF statistical release and Excel files: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

#SAmining || Mining production increased by 8,2% y/y in April, with platinum group metals the largest positive contributor. Listen here for more: soundcloud.com/statssa/minin… #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates

#SAeconomy || Mbaloguṱe ya zwibveledzwa zwapo. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAGDP

#SAeconomy || Dihlahiswa tsa moruo oa naha. #StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAGDP