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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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Umsobomvu

The Umsobomvu Local Municipality forms part of the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality which is located in the south-eastern part of the Northern Cape. The municipality is made up of three main entities, namely Colesberg, Noupoort, and Norvalspont, which is also called Kwa-sasizakhe.

Colesberg is the “capital” of Umsobomvu Local Municipality and was named after Sir Lowry Cole,  governor of the Cape of Good Hope from 1828–1833. Farming in the area is dedicated almost entirely to horses and merino sheep. In a sheep-farming area spread over half-a-million hectares, greater Colesberg breeds many of the country’s top merinos. It is also renowned for producing high-quality racehorses and many stud farms, including one owned by legendary golfer, Gary Player. (Source: www.localgovernment.co.za).read more »


Emthanjeni

Emthanjeni Local Municipality is a category B municipality consisting of three towns: De Aar, Britstown and Hanover. Emthanjeni, and especially De Aar, is renowned for its central location on the main railway line between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Namibia. It is situated in the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality and is the seat of this district. Its location is approximately 300 km south-west of Kimberley, 440 km south-east of Upington, 300 km north-east of Beaufort-West and 300 km south-west of Bloemfontein. The land area comprises 11% of the district land area and 3% of the province. It represents approximately 23% of the district population.read more »


Kareeberg

Kareeberg Local Municipality is a municipality in the Pixley ka Seme District Municipality in the Northern Cape. The name originates from a mountain range in the region, the Karee Mountains. Surrounded by Karoo koppies (hills) that form part of the Karee Mountains, one finds Carnarvon, an attractive and fascinating Karoo village in the Northern Cape

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Renosterberg

Renosterberg Local Municipality is located in the Pixley ka Seme district of the Northern Cape, known as the Karoo region. Within the boundaries are the towns of Petrusville, Phillipstown and Vanderkloof, and surrounding farms. The region is regarded as one of the most beautiful regions in the province. The region enjoys warm winter days, cool evening temperatures, and most rainfall occurs during the winter season. The summers are hot to very hot and dry. Petrusville is a typical upper Karoo semi-desert town with flat hilltops, remote, lonesome plains, the open plateau fields and the open sky.

(Source: www.localgovernment.co.za/locals/view/175/Renosterberg-Local-Municipality)

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Thembelihle

Translated, Thembelihle means "a place of hope". Thembelihle Local Municipality is situated in the heart of the Karoo in the Northern Cape province. This mostly agricultural landscape is rich in natural resources. The first diamond was discovered in Hopetown and a great part of the Anglo-Boer War was fought in these parts. The municipal area encompasses a geographic area of approximately 8 023 km².

(Source: thembelihlemunicipality.wordpress.com)

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