Out now! South Africa Economic Outlook: South African views on the cost of living, economic stability and climate change

South African views on the cost of living, economic stability, health, and climate change

South Africa Economic Outlook | December 2025

Dear Vhavenda

We're pleased to share our next South Africa Economic Outlook report.

Based on data from our recently published Voice of the Consumer Survey 2025, this report looks at the macro factors that South African consumers believe could have the greatest impact on the country heading into 2026.

Our survey results show that South Africans are most concerned about the cost of living, economic instability, access to healthcare, and the impact of climate change. We look at the drivers of these concerns as well as what employers can do to support their employees with these challenges.

Key content in this report includes:

Cost of living: Improving food security requires that workers earn a living wage
Economic instability: Employers need to make (and measure) impacts in their communities
Health risks: Consumers are concerned about the cost and availability of healthcare
Climate change: Extreme and chronic weather events impact people's ability to do their jobs
How we can help with employee wellbeing

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If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the topics explored in the report, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.