Getting a Grip on the Informal Se...

Getting a Grip on the Informal Sector

The So What? by J P Landman & Ruda Landman
S4 · E26
Jul 22, 2025
15:42

Episode notes

In a speech a few weeks ago, the outgoing CEO of Capitec cast doubt on the accuracy of the country’s recognition of the informal sector, and therefore the unemployment rate. In this episode, we look at how StatsSA arrive at their figures, and how that compares with international best practice. For more about JP, and to read his newsletter, please visit his website.

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