Industrial Relations
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of labour relations in South Africa, including:
- The structure of employment
- Employer and employee organisations
- Employee welfare
- Bargaining and statutory councils
- Strikes and work stoppages
Living Conditions
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of living standards in South Africa, including:
- Housing types and terms of occupation
- Household water and sanitation indicators
- Domestic energy sources
- Household refuse removal
- Access to free basic services
Politics and government
The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of South Africa’s political landscape, including:
- Registered political parties
- Parliamentary, provincial and local government representation
- Municipal employment and public audit outcomes
- Voter demographics and participation
- Governance indicators
Public Finance
The chapter presents data on state revenue and expenditure, including:
- National revenue
- Individual and corporate taxpayers
- The budget
- Public debt
- Provincial and municipal finance
Social Security
The chapter presents data on South Africa's welfare system, including:
- Social grants and welfare beneficiaries
- Corporate funding of social security
- Non-profit organisations
- Pensions
The Economy
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the economic profile of South Africa, including:
- Leading economic indicators
- The structure of the economy
- Inflation and interest rates
- Saving and debt
- Trade and investment