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Migrants flock to Gauteng

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 »


New mid-year estimates reveal ageing population

The latest mid-year population estimates produced by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that South Africa’s population is estimated at 56,5 million people. The estimates indicate that the proportion of elderly (60 years and older) in South Africa is growing, reaching 8,1 % in 2017. According to the estimates, there are 4,6 million people in   read more »


AFRICAN POLICY MAKERS TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA’S BURGEONING POPULATION

25 November 2015 Media Advisory AFRICAN POLICY MAKERS TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA’S BURGEONING POPULATION The Department of Social Development in partnership with the Union for African Population Studies (UAPS) and Statistics South Africa will host the 7th African Population Conference (APC) at St. George’s Hotel, Irene, Gauteng Province. The Conference will open on November   read more »


Closing in on the 55 million mark: A growing population with changing needs.

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) today released mid-year population estimates which put South Africa’s population at just over 54,9 million as at July 2015. The population increased by 1,65% between 2014 and 2015, with Gauteng remaining the most populous province, with almost 13,2 million inhabitants, followed by KwaZulu-Natal with a population of almost 10,9 million.   read more »


Media Release, Mid –Year Population Estimates 2014

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) estimates the population of South Africa to be 54 million as at July 2014, where about 30,0% of the population is aged younger than 15 years and approximately 8,4% (4,54 million) is 60 years or older. The Mid-year population estimates further indicate that approximately fifty-one per cent (approximately 27,64 million)   read more »


Life expectancy continues to rise as South Africa’s population breaks 54 million

Life expectancy continues to rise as South Africa’s population breaks 54 million

South Africa’s population now stands at just over 54 million. This is the main finding of Stats SA’s latest Mid-year Population Estimates report, which was released on Thursday. Based on the 2014 series, the country’s population experienced an estimated net increase of 844 000 individuals (1,58% growth) from July 2013 to July 2014. Gauteng remains the   read more »


Gauteng municipalities lead the way in income generation from households

Gauteng municipalities lead the way in income generation from households

Municipalities in Gauteng province are better off in terms of generating their own revenue in the form of services provided to households, while at the same time they are also getting a bigger share of the grants and subsidies received from both national and provincial governments in proportion to the increase in total population.  The   read more »


Statistics South Africa presents the Population Census 2011: Agricultural Households Release

Date: 5 August 2013 “The report presents the status of the South African household based on agriculture as depicted in the Population Census of 2011 addressing the three agriculture related questions in the Census 2011 questionnaire” said Statistician General Pali Lehohla. The number of households engaged in agriculture (also referred to as agricultural households in   read more »


Which municipalities spent the most per resident in 2022?

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 »


Road transport accident deaths on the increase in SA

Road transport accident deaths on the increase in SA

South Africa is part of the consortium of nations that signed the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members in 2015. The aim of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), Target 3.6 was to halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents by 2030. However, results of a   read more »


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Dannhauser

Dannhauser Local Municipality falls within Amajuba District Municipality in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Named after Renier Dannhauser, a prominent farmer and German settler who purchased farms in the area in 1872 (Wikipedia), the municipality is predominantly rural, with only 10,1% of the population living in urban settlements.

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Abaqulusi

AbaQulusi Municipality is located in the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal and is approximately 1943 km2 in extent and has a population of about 211 060 people. It constitutes about 13.13% of the Zululand District Municipality, and is one of the five local municipalities that make up the district.

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eDumbe

Dumbe Local Municipality is situated in the north-western part of KwaZulu-Natal. It covers an area of 3239 km.The municipal area of jurisdiction is demarcated into 8 wards which is predominantly rural in nature. The Dumbe Municipality is located in one of the poorest and poverty stricken district municipalities in KwaZulu-Natal. (It forms part of Presidential Nodes!). Dumbe is a gateway to KwaZulu-Natal Province and it is a shorter route from Mpumalanga Province to Durban or Pietermaritzburg. In that sense it can attract many tourists who are exploring KZN.read more »


Nongoma

Nongoma, set in beautiful, picturesque Zululand, is located to the north of KwaZulu-Natal. Nongoma Local Municipality is Zululands second largest municipality in terms of population, and the second largest in terms of area. Nongoma is the Royal City of Zululand. It is the home of King Goodwill Zwelethini, and the hereditary leader of the nation and his royal palaces are among the main tourist attractions in the town. The royal family is highly respected and has a dominating presence in this rural and very traditional part of Zululand. Nongoma Town is mainly a service-oriented centre resulting from its being the seat of the Nongoma Local Municipality and centrally located with regard to surrounding rural/farming communities. The radial network of roads all converging in Nongoma Local Municipality bears testimony in this regard.read more »


Ulundi

The Ulundi Local Municipality is located in north-eastern KwaZulu-Natal. It covers anarea ofapproximately 3250 km.It includes the traditional authorities of Buthelezi, Hlatswayo, Jama, LukwaziNtuli, Mbatha, Mpungose, Ndebele, Ntombele, Usustu, Ximba, and Zondo. Approximately half of the municipal area consists of commercial farms and the area supports a substantial agricultural community.

Ulundi town represents the only urban area in the municipal area, and therefore plays an important role in the provision of social and economic facilities to the total population of Ulundi. This places enormous pressure on the urban area for the delivery of services. A significant number of households in the rural area are headed by females, who are usually more disadvantaged in terms of resources and education.

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