Stand up and be counted!
Apart from a massive advertising campaign, Stats SA plans to engage with the media and with the public at specific events so that the census is publicised through every possible channel available. This means that Stats SA’s has planned a range of events through which the public and media can learn about why the government read more »
Fact Box: Census 2011
10 years since the last Census in 2001. Around R3 billion budget for Census from 2006 to 2013. R2 billion of that to be spent during Census year alone. 200 000were the potential candidates for fieldwork employment in 2011 500 temporary workers hired by end of June 2011. 156 000 fieldworkers to be employed from August to December 2011. 69additional temporary read more »
Statement by President Jacob Zuma
Statement by President Jacob Zuma marking 50 day countdown to Census 2011, Union Buildings, Pretoria, Tshwane 22 Aug 2011 Minister Trevor Manuel, Ladies and gentlemen of the media, Today, 22 August 2011 we begin the 50 day countdown towards the National Census. The Minister responsible for Statistics South Africa, Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel, read more »
Everything you need to know about Listing
With the start of Census 2011 a little over a month away, a team of 30 000 listers across the country have started. Listing is a process where a register of all dwelling units across the country is made. During this phase of the project, a register of all dwelling units, other structures and prominent read more »
The Importance of Census
Why is it important to conduct a population census? The most important aspect in any society is human capital. Census is important because this process helps compile a numerical profile of South Africa. This in turn informs decision-making at all levels both in government and the private sector. A population census is a total count read more »
CONTRALESA partners with Census 2011
With just under a month to go before the start of Census 2011, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has formed a partnership with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) in an effort to ensure that rural South Africa is counted. Statistician-General Mr Pali Lehohla called on all traditional leaders to inform their read more »
Stats SA meets Faith Based Organisations on Census 2011
Statistics South Africa held talks on Sunday with inter-faith groups as part of series of consultation with influential voices around the country. The workshop follows discussions held late August in Cape Town where the role of Faith Based Organisations in helping raise public awareness of Census 2011 was discussed. Community-based-organisation Ilitha Labanthu is working with read more »
STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT ON CENSUS 2011
STATEMENT TO PARLIAMENT ON CENSUS 2011 TREVOR A MANUEL, MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY 20 SEPTEMBER 2011 Mr Speaker Distinguished Colleagues Honourable Members Ladies and Gentlemen Census 2011, that now-once-in-a-decade event is upon us. The countdown has begun in earnest; Census 2011 is a mere 20 days away! Stats SA has done all the necessary preparations. read more »
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Animation brings home story of trade potential in Africa
Modern tools of communication and dissemination of data create greater possibilities for access, understanding and use. Stats SA and the African Development Bank have created the attached animation to tell the story of trade potential in Africa. The Statistician-General (SG) for South Africa, Mr Pali Lehohla, will share a presentation with the 24th African Union read more »
Publications
Report-03-00-04 – Estimation of fertility from the 2007 Community Survey of South Africa, 2010   Right-click here to download this publication (PDF: 975KB) Report-03-01-27 – Community Survey, 2007 Basic Results : Gauteng   Right-click here to download this publication (PDF: 975KB) Report-03-01-28 – Community Survey, 2007 Basic Results : North West   Right-click here to download this publication read more »