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Quarterly Labour Market Results

"The Western Cape Created 22 000 Jobs y-on-y Despite Economic Headwinds"

Snapshot of Key Changes to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey Quarterly Labour Force Survey Results (Q1 of 2026) Past Results
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GDP & Business Confidence Index Quarterly Results

"2026Q1 GDP: Western Cape Records 0.6% Quarterly Growth, While South Africa Surpasses Prior Growth Projects"

GDP Quarter 1 of 2026 Results Past Results
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Latest Research

The Research Economic Policy and Planning unit keeps a finger on the pulse of economic research and emerging trends in the Western Cape and beyond, through rigorous data collection, detailed economic investigations, and regular engagement with key stakeholders. To explore insights from our most recent research reports, click the links below.

Middle East Conflict Commodity Update - South Africa Records Highest Petrol Price in History (June 2026) Middle East Conflict - Macroeconomic Impact Update (23 April 2026) AI and its potential impact on the South African labour market Exploring the impacts of current US-SA trade relations on the selected Western Cape exporters WCG and Consular Corps bi-monthly meeting (WC investment summit - November 2025)