According to a study by Statistics South Africa, the informal sector contributed approximately 6.2% to the country’s GDP in 2020, employing millions of South Africans and fostering economic resilience in the face of challenges.

Source: https://mg.co.za/partner-content/2023-09-18-harnessing-the-power-of-south-africas-informal-startup-sector-a-catalyst-for-inclusive-growth/

Headline inflation dropped to 5.4% and the core rate fell to 5%, according to Statistics South Africa.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4623797-weighing-south-africas-pluses-minuses-and-maybes?source=feed_all_articles