Mbalo Brief – February 2013
It’s hard to believe that 2012 is behind us, the Libyan civil war has ended, and South Africa has managed to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) at such short notice. As we convey our complements of the new season with the first issue of Mbalo Brief in 2013, we would like to also remind you read more »
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Which municipalities spent the most per resident in 2022?
The primary role of South Africa’s 257 municipalities is to provide water, electricity, refuse removal, sanitation and other services to millions of households. This mammoth task requires extensive resources. Municipalities spent R532 billion in 2022. This total includes both operational1 and capital expenditure,2 published in two separate statistical releases. If we consider the Census 20223 national population read more »
Mbalo Brief, April 2024
This year marks 30 years since millions of South Africans cast their ballot in the democratic elections of 1994 for the first time in their lives. As the country reflects on 30 years of freedom and democracy, the celebrations will be focusing on the gains that have been made, achievements and milestones as well as read more »
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Solar energy for the poor
Households and businesses are adopting alternative sources of energy as load shedding bites. What may not be well known is that many municipalities are in the game too, providing off-grid energy sources to the poorest households. The Free Basic Alternative Energy (FBAE) policy1 instructs municipalities to supply alternative sources of energy to poor households that read more »
Mbalo Brief – October 2023
On the 10th of October 2023, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) published the results of Census 2022. The latest census results show that the South African population grew to 62 million in 2022. Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal continued to be the provinces with the largest population, at 15,1 million and 12,4 million, respectively. While Western Cape read more »
Stats SA to Handover Results to President Ramaphosa on 10th October 2023
MEDIA ALERT Embargo: None 20 September 2023 Census 2022 Results Announcement Date Confirmed Stats SA to Handover Results to President Ramaphosa on 10th October 2023 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is set to announce the Census 2022 results on the 10th of October 2023. The Statistician-General, Risenga Maluleke, will hand over the Census 2022 report read more »
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MEDIA RELEASEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 18 September 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stats SA prepares to collect comprehensive information on household income and expenditure by visiting over 31 000 dwelling units across the country during the Income & Expenditure Survey (IES 2022/23). The IES 2022/23 is a household-based sample survey specifically designed to collect detailed household income and expenditure read more »
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Municipal finances and electricity: 11 years in perspective
Rising prices are hitting consumers hard, and the cost of electricity is no different. Municipalities play a significant role in the distribution of electricity in South Africa. Acting mostly as intermediaries, municipalities buy electricity from Eskom and then resell it to businesses, homes and other institutions. Eskom tariffs and purchases and sales of electricity A read more »
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A new and improved GDP is here!
Stats SA has finalised a comprehensive overhaul of its national accounts. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) rebasing and benchmarking exercise has resulted in an upward revision in the size of the economy, as well as changes to the composition of the supply and demand sides of economic activity. Remaining relevant is key Any statistical read more »
Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Statistics in Statistics South Africa
Background The personal, social and economic impact of COVID-19 is unlike anything experienced by the world in the past 75 years. Stats SA is aware of the need for timely data to understand these impacts, but is equally constrained by the restrictions put in place to manage the spread of the coronavirus. The task of read more »