IMPROVING LIVES THROUGH DATA ECOSYSTEMS

Contact: Lesedi Dibakwane

0828057088

lesedid@statssa.gov.za

Release of Community Survey (CS) 2016 Results

The Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla will release the results of the Community Survey 2016 (CS 2016) which will, among others, reflect on the 40 years of the country’s performance on education, labour markets, service delivery, poverty and access to services. Minister in the Presidency responsible for Planning Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Jeff Radebe, will receive the results on behalf of the President.

Dr Lehohla will also talk on the demographic dividend and present the challenges emanating from the results for the NDP and the democracy in the immediate and medium term.

The CS 2016 is a large-scale household survey which provides statistical facts at municipal level and data on the community and its demographics. This follows weeks of data collection within South African communities by Stats SA fieldworkers that began in March this year.

The details of the launch are as follows:

When  :  30 June 2016

Where:  Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Bryntirion Estate, Church Street, Pretoria, Tshwane

Time    : 16H00 Lock Up

RSVP: Please provide details of reporters and media crew who will be attending the event for accreditation purposes (Name and Identity Number) by 29 June 2016. Positive identification will be required on entry at the venue

Felicia Sithole: 0764300693

felicias@statssa.gov.za