There are almost 1.9 million self-employed people in South Africa. 68% work in the informal sector (Labour Force Survey 2004)
This week’s theme: Employment in South Africa
Related facts:
- Low income in the formal and informal sector 70% of those employed in the informal sector earn R1,000 or...
- Informal sector The informal sector accounts for over 20% of employment, at 2.45m...
- Backwards, AND in high heels 19% of employed women run their own businesses compared to 16%...
- A woman's place is in the workforce There are 5.3 million employed women in South Africa. Around 3...
- South African employment by sector There are 12.5 million employed people in South Africa. 69% work...



