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Local government and municipal finance: infographic and indicators

Local government and municipal finance

Audit outcomes, financial health, cash, budgets, arrears and service losses for all 257 municipalities.

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Water and sanitation: infographic and indicators

Water and sanitation

Wastewater treatment, drinking-water risk, non-revenue water, water losses and household sanitation.

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Labour market: infographic and indicators

Labour market

Unemployment, youth unemployment, employment and jobs by industry, Q2 2026.

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Health and population: infographic and indicators

Health and population

Child and infant mortality, life expectancy, HIV prevalence, fertility and population, 2026.

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Mining and minerals: infographic and indicators

Mining and minerals

Employment, sales, GDP share, mineral concentration and hard-to-fill skills.

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City of Johannesburg case study: infographic and indicators

City of Johannesburg: governance case study

The City’s R97.1 billion budget set against audited results: maintenance, losses, targets and audit outcome.

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