IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

South Africa has been experiencing an outbreak of the cholera disease across various provinces since the beginning of 2023. Gauteng, Free State and Limpopo recorded cholera cases since 5 February 2023. Cholera is an acute diarrhoea infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae bacteria. World Health Organization (WHO)   read more »

A country’s currency is a fundamental component of its national identity. The South African Reserve Bank unveiled upgraded banknotes and coins which help us celebrate our Constitution’s diverse languages and national heritage which make us proudly and uniquely South African. The new banknotes will preserve the theme which honour former president Nelson Mandela by depicting   read more »

World Autism Awareness Day, observed yearly on 2 April, raises awareness for people diagnosed with autism and aims to increase the support given to them. Furthermore, this day is observed to promote acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism in society. This year’s theme is Contribution of Autistic People at Home, at Work, in the Arts and   read more »

Language is the primary tool for expression and communication. It is through language that we define our identity, express our history and culture, learn, defend our human rights and participate in all aspects of society to name a few. Every nation should ensure that languages are preserved and protected. In South Africa, South African Sign   read more »

For the first time in history, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup will be hosted on African soil. The global sporting tournament will feature 10 teams who will battle it out to be crowned T20 champions from 10 to 23 February 2023 at three iconic stadiums: Boland Park in Paarl, St George’s   read more »

Reports of crime have become a common issue in today’s society. According to the Victim Support organisation, crime is “a deliberate act that causes physical or psychological harm, damage to or loss of property, and is against the law.” This includes acts such as murder, car theft, resisting arrest, possession or dealing of illegal drugs, public   read more »

During the month of October, which is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are reminded of the courageous women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and also honour those who have lost the battle against this debilitating disease. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the world, causing a high   read more »

Every year the United Nations (UN) chooses several topics that will become a focus area for one year. On 18 May 2021, the General Assembly of the UN declared 2022 the International Year of Glass. The spotlight on glass is to shine a light on the role of glass in our societies and show how   read more »

The Mid-year population estimates (MYPE) offer key indices and estimates regarding births, deaths and migratory movements in the country, as well as key estimates by age, sex and geographical data that assist in planning for and addressing the needs of the population. The upcoming Census 2022 results (to be published in 2023) will be a key source   read more »

Since 2019, the world has been faced with the outbreak of different diseases. These diseases have been spreading at a fast pace, and affect a number of people across the world. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, monkeypox (a viral zoonotic disease that can spread from animals to humans and from one   read more »