Economic Intelligence

Western Cape Adds 69 000 Jobs in Q2 2025 Year-on-Year, Maintains Lowest Unemployment Rate at 21.1%: Long-Term Picture Remains Positive.

Western Cape GDP Performance - Positive Growth Amidst Challenging Macroeconomic Conditions.

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