Economic growth slows in 2014
South Africa’s economy grew by 1,5% in 2014, down from 2,2% in 2013, according to preliminary estimates of real gross domestic product (GDP) released by Stats SA. Eight of the ten industry groups experienced some growth during the year, while two industries shrank in size. The industry that grew the fastest in 2014 was agriculture1, read more »
An overview of the non-profit sector in South Africa
There were 127 032 non-profit institutions (NPIs) in 2014, according to a report released by Stats SA. Sourcing data from the Department of Social Development (DSD), the report offers an overview of the non-profit sector in South Africa, providing information on the various roles in which NPIs are involved, their income sources, and what they spend read more »
GIS CD
Description: This product is designed for users with their own GIS software who use data other than census data. These digitised enumeration areas and place name boundaries can serve as a backdrop for any GIS system. The CD contains information about all geographical areas in the country, from province to enumeration area. Expected release dates: read more »
Electricity production declining
Less electricity was generated in South Africa in 2014 compared with 2013. Recent data show that national electricity production has been in decline after peaking in 2011, highlighting the country’s continued struggle to keep the lights on. The latest Electricity produced and available for distribution publication, released by Stats SA on Thursday, 5 February 2014, read more »
Province cannot accept ‘undercount’
A high-powered delegation led by Northern Cape Premier, Hazel Jenkins, attended the Census 2011 launch held in Kimberly on Tuesday. The launch forms part of Stats SA’s drive to bring Census 2011 to the public. Delivering her keynote address, Premier Jenkins called upon all sectors of the society to join government in mobilising every person read more »
Reduce undercount to almost “zero”
“Prior to the advent of democracy, there was no reliable source of information available about us or about the country and that is why in 1996, the post-apartheid government conducted its first population census. The importance of Census 2011 cannot be over-emphasised – it is the only tool available to any nation or any country read more »
Lehohla emphasises the importance of numbers
As Census 2011 advocacy and publicity programme is steadily gaining momentum, one thing is clear – Census 2011 is here and everyone counts! Census 2011, widely described as a ‘national effort that the country should be proud of’, has already been launched in North West, East London, Northern Cape, Limpopo and Free State. “Without numbers that are tested through read more »
Census 2011 Steering Committee
Statistics South Africa has set up a steering committee for Census 2011 in a bid to conduct a seamless nationwide operation. The Census 2011 project steering committee has been set up to provide strategic support in the planning and implementation of the Census. The committee, which has 15 members, draws its expertise from a wide read more »
Province cannot accept ‘undercount’
Eastern Cape Premier, Noxolo Kiviet, delivered a keynote address at the launch of Census 2011 held on Thursday in East London. In her address, Kiviet emphasised the importance of census data and said the data will go a long way in reflecting the kind of work that government has done over the years. “I fully read more »
Statistics South Africa is ready for Census 2011 Big Count
In just under a year’s time all people within the borders of South Africa will be counted on the night of the 9th and 10th October 2011 in the biggest census ever conducted in this country. This census is set to provide the most comprehensive picture of the South African society and economy in the read more »