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28th International Population Conference & Geography Education Project

The 28th International Population Conference & Geography Education in Schools In October 2017, South Africa will be hosting the 28th International Population Conference in Cape Town.   In preparation for the conference, Statistics SA will be a rolling out a programme for Grade 10 learners in the discipline of Geography, given the data analysis gaps in   read more »


ISIbalo School Programme

ISIbalo School Programme Statistics continue to indicate that while South Africa has shown positive economic growth over the past few years, inequalities and huge income disparities continue to exist. These are characterized by significant youth unemployment, exacerbated by a lack of appropriate skills for development; and, a persistent skills shortage in areas required for an   read more »


South Africa Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS)

South Africa Demographic and Health Survey 2016 Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is conducting the South Africa Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) 2016 in partnership with the National Department of Health and the South African Medical Research Council. The survey will be conducted from May to November 2016. The survey aims to provide a better   read more »


Population Statistics Work Programme

PROGRAMME on CENSUS & COMMUNITY SURVEY DATA ANALYSIS AND UTILIZATION   2016 – 2018 Phase 1: Development of a Prioritised Research Agenda for African countries The prioritised research agenda has been developed in line with emerging needs of Africa Agenda 2063, SDGs and an emerging data revolutionA tentative list of demographic topics to be investigated   read more »


AFRICA Programme Young Statisticians Work Programme For 2016-18

Young Statisticians Work Programme For  2016-18 1.1 Young Statisticians in Africa Statistics South Africa has been at the forefront of leading the revitalisation of statistical development in Africa since 2005.  The regional statistical agenda prioritises the empowerment and capacity building of young African statisticians; recognizing their role in the near future in leading statistical development   read more »


About Africa Young Statisticians Programme

Young Statisticians Programme In response to growing concerns about the dearth of African statistical research and knowledge driven by Africans themselves, and also in response to the demographics of the African statistical community, Statistics SA developed the ISIbalo Young Statisticians Programme in 2008. A year before hosting the historic 57th Session of the International Statistics   read more »


ISIbalo -5: African Women in Statistics

ISIbalo -5: Women-in-Statistics Like many disciplines in the sciences, the numbers of women who enter the statistics profession are retained or make significant impact in a research, leadership or managerial role are very little. Drawing from the ISI’s Women in Statistics Committee, to which South Africa is a member of, the ISIbalo Women in Statistics   read more »


ISIbalo -4: Maths & Stats Education

Welcome to the page of ISIbalo-4: Maths, Stats & Geography Education. Maths, statistics and geography … three core subjects that form a basic foundation for the basket of disciplines required by the statistical value chain and official statistics.The history of separate development in South Africa, gave rise to an intended consequence of generations of people   read more »


ISIbalo -3: maths, Stats & the Girl-Child

ISIbalo-3: Maths, Stats & the Girl-Child Millennium Development Goals (MDG) report indicates that South Africa achieved gender parity in primary, secondary and tertiary education. Yet challenges still remain, that merit attention be given to the support of girl-children in mathematics and statistics education.Girl children in Africa as a whole, still account for less than 20   read more »


ISIbalo -2: African Young statisticians

WELCOME TO THE WEBSITE OF THE AFRICA YOUNG STATISTICIANS Mr Andrew Tshililo Chairperson: ISIbalo Africa Young Statisticians Executive Committee. Statistics SA AndrewT@statssa.gov.za Young and Counting!! Welcome to the website of Africa’s young statisticians. As the youth of this continent we are compelled by Africa 2063 – a common agenda for Africa’s sustainable development, to organise   read more »


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Nongoma

Nongoma, set in beautiful, picturesque Zululand, is located to the north of KwaZulu-Natal. Nongoma Local Municipality is Zululand’s 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 »


Greater Giyani

Greater Giyani Local Municipality was established in 1969. It is an administrative and commercial centre of the Mopani district and also the former capital of Gazankulu. Greater Giyani Local Municipality derives its name from the town Giyani, whichis a Tsonga word meaning‘a place where people dance’and‘aland of the friendly people’. Giyani is also rich in cultural history with royal families dating back as far as 1822. The town of Giyani is located approximately 185 km from Polokwane, 100 km from Thohoyandou and 550 km from Pretoria. The municipality covers about 2 967 km2 land area. Its eastern section borders the world famous Kruger National Park,with N’wamankenaVillage to the west, Mphakani Village to the south, and the Klein Letaba River to the north. The Municipality is demarcated into 30 wards and has 60 councillors. The ten traditional authority areas comprise 91 villages. Giyani town is the only town within the municipality and attracts most of the people from around the district.read more »


Greater Letaba

Greater Letaba Local Municipality (GLM) is characterised by contrasts such as varied topography, population densities (low in the south, relatively dense in the north-east), and prolific vegetation in the south (timber) and sparse vegetation in the north (bushveld). The availability of natural resources such as dams, tourism attractions, nature reserves and proximity to intensive economic activities create opportunities for economic spin-offs. The “gates” to the municipal area are considered to be Sekgopo in the west, Modjadjiskloof in the south, MamailaKolobetona in the north and Makgakgapatse in the east. The municipalityincorporates the proclaimed towns of Modjadjiskloof and Ga-Kgapane, situated in the south of the municipal area, and Senwamokgope towards the north-west of the area.

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Greater Tzaneen

Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality is situated in the eastern quadrant of Limpopo within the Mopani District Municipality area of jurisdiction. It is bordered by Polokwane to the west, Greater Letaba to the north, Ba-Phalaborwa and Maruleng to the east and Lepelle-Nkumpi to the south. It contains 125 rural villages, with almost 80% of households residing in these villages. The area encompasses the main towns of Tzaneen, Nkowankowa, Lenyenye, Letsitele and Haenertsburg. Greater Tzaneen Municipality is named after Tzaneen town which was surveyed and planned by surveyor H Manaschewitz in 1919. The origin of the name Tzaneen is not clear.read more »


Ba-Phalaborwa

Ba-Phalaborwa Local Municipality is a Category B municipality found in the Mopani District in the Limpopo province. It is situated in the north-eastern part of Mopani, less than 1 km from the Kruger National Park border. It includes the towns of Phalaborwa, Namakgale, Lulekani and Gravelotte, and is surrounded by the five Traditional Authorities of Makhushane, Majeje, Mashishimale, Maseke and Seloane. 95% of the population resides within a 15 km radius of Phalaborwa Town. It is 220 km from Polokwane and Nelspruit, and serves as a central gateway to the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park through the Giriyondoborder post. It is an entry and exit point to the Mozambican side of the Xai-Xai beaches. (www.localgovernment.co.za)read more »


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