Fuel inflation remains in double-digit territory as prices rise
It might sound like an anecdote from a reminiscing grandparent, that there was a time you could completely fill your petrol tank (45 litres) with just R270. Those good old days weren’t that long ago, actually. The price of inland 95-octane petrol fell to a low of R6,01 in January 2009 on the back of tumbling read more »
Only 10% of waste recycled in South Africa
Did you know that 90% of an estimated 59 million tonnes of general waste produced in South Africa in 2011 ended up in landfills, while only 10% was recycled?1 The rapid growth in solid waste and the fact that there is a shortage of suitable land to dispose of waste means that South Africa is read more »
#WomensMonth: Exploring the mayoral glass ceiling
Three of South Africa’s eight metropolitan municipalities were headed by female mayors in 2017. Executive Mayors Zandile Gumede (eThekwini), Olly Mlamleli (Mangaung) and Patricia de Lille (Cape Town) collectively presided over a population of 8,7 million people, comprising 15% of South Africa’s total population.1 It’s not only these high-profile cities that have a woman in read more »
What’s in a name?
The most popular name given to babies in 2017 is Enzokuhle. The name, which shares the top spot for both males and females, loosely translates to, “to do good”. According to the Recorded Live Births, 2017 report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), a person’s forename and surname are fundamental human rights enshrined in read more »
Quarterly Labour Force Survey – QLFS Q2:2018
MEDIA RELEASE 31 July 2018 Quarterly Labour Force Survey – QLFS Q2:2018 The official unemployment rate increased by 0,5 of a percentage point to read more »
Migrants flock to Gauteng
According to the Mid-year population estimates report for 2018 released by Statistics South Africa, the population of South Africa is estimated at 57,7 million as at 1 July 2018. While births and deaths are considered the main drivers of population change, migration continues to be significant, not only demographically but politically, economically and socially. The report shows read more »
Four facts about municipal debt
Eskom announced earlier this year that it would roll out power cuts to several defaulting municipalities.1 The inability of particular municipalities to honour debt payments has been a thorn in the flesh of local government administration. The following are a few key facts about municipal debt, from Statistics South Africa’s latest Financial census of municipalities read more »
The latest household statistics and more
Service delivery protests in South Africa have become a widespread occurrence in recent years. Residents take to the streets in protest against poor services received in their communities, hoping that their voices will be heard and their problems fixed. Communities are raising their voices about issues such as access to electricity, housing, water and sanitation, read more »
Non-financial census of municipalities, 2017
Media Release 04 June 2018 Non-financial census of municipalities, 2017 The number of consumer units receiving services from municipalities increased between 2016 and 2017. The highest percentage read more »
Marriages and divorces 2016 report
MEDIA RELEASE 30 May 2018 Marriages and divorces 2016 report The Marriages and Divorces report released by Statistics South Africa read more »