ARTICLES RELATING TO STATS SA

SA's population hits 52.98m

2013-05-14 14:54
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South Africa's population has increased by more than a million people since the 2011 census, Statistic SA says.

Stats SA officials made mistakes

2013-01-27 10:25

Two senior Stats SA officials are facing disciplinary action for allegedly refusing to correct errors in the census.

Retail sales weaker than expected

2012-11-14 14:30

Growth in SA's retail trade sales at constant prices was weaker than expected in September, increasing by 4.3% year on year, shows figures from Stats SA.

Census cover doesn't add up...

2012-11-02 08:24
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The cover of one of Statistics South Africa’s census documents showing a teacher with an incorrect sum on a blackboard behind her has gone viral on social networks.

14.5 million dwellings in SA

2012-10-30 16:51

Of the more than 14.5 million dwellings in South Africa, by far the majority are brick houses or concrete structures, according to Census 2011.

Census results a tale of pride, says Zuma

2012-10-30 12:38
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President Jacob Zuma has officially received the Census 2011 results following a ceremonial handover and says the census report is a "tale of our national pride".

Big growth in Gauteng households - Census

2012-10-30 11:47

There has been big growth in the number of households in Gauteng over the past decade, according to Census 2011 results.

1.3m households without piped water

2012-10-30 10:39

There are close to 1.3 million households in South Africa without access to piped water, the majority of them being black households, according to the 2011 Census results.

SA population at 51.8 million - Census

2012-10-30 09:32
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There were 51.8 million people living in South Africa last October, according to the 2011 Census - about 7 million more than were counted at the previous census in 2001.

Burglary the most feared crime - survey

2012-09-27 14:43

Most South Africans fear falling victim to housebreaking, a crime survey has revealed.

SA tourist tally for May 2.7 million

2012-08-27 14:23

A total of 2.679 million travellers‚ both arrivals and departures‚ passed through South African ports of entry in May‚ says Statistics SA.

Food and beverages industry income up

2012-08-20 15:45

The total income generated by the food and beverages industry has increased by 10.8% in June 2012 compared with June 2011‚ according to Statistics SA.

Electricity production down 2.3%

2012-08-02 15:59

Estimated power output fell by 2.3% year-on-year in June‚ according to Statistics SA.

Eastern Cape gives more hidings - survey

2012-05-03 19:12

Children are more likely to be given a hiding in the Eastern Cape than the rest of South Africa, while the Western Cape seems to be the safest place to be a child, Stats SA says.

One in four Joburg drivers asked for bribe

2012-04-23 14:33

One in four Johannesburg drivers paid a bribe to traffic police in 2010, says Corruption Watch executive director David Lewis.

Census fieldworkers paid: Stats SA

2011-12-12 20:22

Almost all Census 2011 fieldworkers have been paid, save for a few exceptional cases, says Statistics SA.

40% believe crime has dropped - survey

2011-11-24 11:24
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More than 40% of households believe the level of violent and non-violent crime has decreased in their area of residence between 2008 and 2010, a survey has found.

Census 2011: Households not counted

2011-10-31 15:19

A number of households have not been counted across the country as Census 2011 draws close to an end.

Census 2011: Be counted - or jailed

2011-10-21 08:37
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An increasing number of South Africans are refusing to be counted in the census and could face jail time or a heavy fine.

Census security running smoothly

2011-10-12 12:12

Security operations for the 2011 national census are running smoothly, with security forces ensuring that people feel safe when being counted, police chief Bheki Cele says.

Census 2011 kicks off

2011-10-10 08:59
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The 2011 census has started, with census teams taking to the streets and President Jacob Zuma urging all South Africans to be counted.

Security measures for census 2011

2011-10-04 22:35

A number of measures have been put in place in an attempt to allay public security fears about the approaching census, Statistics SA says.

Census cheats could face jail

2011-09-20 22:52

Refusing to answer a question or lying in Census 2011 could land you with a R10 000 fine or six months in jail, according to the Statistics Act.

Census 2011 on track, says Stats SA

2011-08-31 17:00

Statistics SA says it is on track to conduct Census 2011, the country's third post-1994 count of the circumstances of all who live within its borders.

Retail sales pick up

2011-08-17 13:53

Growth in retail sales rose more than expected in June, indicating a firmer recovery in consumer spending.

 

Lehohla: Youth wage subsidy may work

2013-05-06 18:31

South Africa could do better with a youth wage subsidy if it helps to resolve the challenges facing young people, says Stats SA statistician general Pali Lehohla.

Tourist tally for SA down in August

2012-11-26 14:55

A total of 2.941 million travellers passed through SA ports of entry in August compared to the 3.034 million travellers in July‚ Statistics SA says.

Zille points to good work in Western Cape

2012-11-12 17:07
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The Western Cape government's work in ensuring excellent service delivery shows in the Census 2011 data, Premier Helen Zille says.

15 000 in SA aged over 100 - Census

2012-11-01 12:00

A surprising number of South Africans are reaching the ripe old age of 100, with 358 people claiming they were aged between 115 and 120 when Census officials came knocking on their doors last year.

More TVs than fridges in SA homes

2012-10-30 14:01
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More South African households own televisions than they do refrigerators, according to Census 2011.

High migration to Gauteng – Census

2012-10-30 12:38

Almost half the people living in Gauteng were not born in that province, according to Census 2011- only 56% of people counted were born there.

Most SA citizens under age of 35 - Census

2012-10-30 10:39

Close to 60% of the population is under the age of 35, according to the latest census results.

Eight in 10 South Africans black - Census

2012-10-30 10:03
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Almost eight in every 10 people in South Africa are black, with 280 454 people listing themselves as “other”.

Census 2011 data to be released

2012-10-30 07:10

The results for the 2011 Census, the third in post-apartheid South Africa, are set to be released.

Positive July PPI surprise but food a risk

2012-08-30 16:51

Producer inflation came in better than expected in July on the back of annual decreases in key components such as electricity‚ mining and quarrying‚ and products of petroleum.

Inflation dips further

2012-08-22 15:42

Consumer price inflation eased further to 4.9% in July, says Statistics South Africa.

June tourism accommodation income up

2012-08-20 13:53

Total income for SA’s accommodation industry has increased by 13.4% in June this year compared with the same month last year‚ according to Stats SA.

Most pupils do not pay school fees

2012-05-03 14:49

Almost two-thirds of pupils do not pay school fees in South Africa, says Statistics SA.

Most E Cape kids live below income threshold

2011-12-15 11:37

More than 70% of Eastern Cape children grow up in homes that fall below the low-income threshold, a study has found.

Number of registered deaths down

2011-11-30 20:55

The number of deaths registered in 2009 dropped by 3.8% from 2008 with tuberculosis the main cause of death by natural causes and HIV/Aids seventh, says Statistics SA.

Striking census workers' homes raided

2011-11-02 13:18

Police have confiscated 89 boxes of census questionnaires from striking census workers in KwaZulu-Natal, a Statistics SA official says.

3 families charged over census

2011-10-28 10:07
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Criminal charges have been brought against three families in Waterkloof, Pretoria, after they refused to fill in their census forms.

Cabinet happy with census process

2011-10-13 12:05

The Cabinet has expressed its satisfaction with the Census 2011 process so far, saying it is on track and that everyone must be counted.

Census 2011 off with some delays

2011-10-10 19:04

Posters picturing census takers in the area they will work have still not been put up in some parts and a last group of counters is still waiting to be deployed, says Statistics SA.

You have to answer census questions - Lehohla

2011-10-08 07:51
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Statistician general Pali Lehohla says a private security company's statement that people don't have to answer all Census 2011 questions is incorrect.

Census? What census?

2011-10-04 14:30
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More than a quarter of people in urban areas know nothing about the upcoming countrywide R3bn census, a new study has revealed.

Know your census taker

2011-09-14 13:21

Statistics SA will distribute 2.8 million posters bearing pictures of census takers before the census count begins, says statistician general Pali Lehohla.

Council workers hold out for higher offer

2011-08-25 11:26

Striking municipal workers have rejected the latest offer from the SA Local Government Association, and insist on a 10% raise.

Factory gate prices climb higher

2011-07-28 12:11

Prices at SA's factories, mines and farms rose more than expected in May, indicating a higher outlook for inflation.

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