If South Africa’s provinces were independent states
Perspective matters. A lot. Recent provincial economic data published by Stats SA take on a fresh light when they’re ranked against other countries. Gauteng is South Africa’s economic powerhouse. The province contributed just over a third to South Africa’s economic output in 2016, according to provincial gross domestic product (GDP) figures.1 In runner-up positions were read more »
Education Series Volume IV: Early Childhood Development in South Africa, 2016
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Statistician-General to release the ‘Education Series Volume IV: Early Childhood Development in South Africa.
MEDIA INVITE                                                                                             22 February 2018  Statistician-General to release the ‘Education Series Volume IV: Early Childhood Development in South Africa.  The Statistician-General, of South Africa, Mr Risenga Maluleke, will release the results of the thematic report on read more »
Learners in Khayelitsha to benefit as international population scientists visit their school
Media Advisory                                                                                                                                                                      31 October 2017  Learners in Khayelitsha to benefit as international population scientists visit their school  The new Statistician-General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Mr Risenga Maluleke will tomorrow visit Chris Hani High School in Khayelitsha and highlight careers in population studies as well as engage educators read more »
New Statistician-General and Head of Statistics South Africa is appointed
 Media Statement                                                                                                    20 October 2017  New Statistician-General and Head of Statistics South Africa is appointed Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jeff Radebe, today announced the appointment of the new Statistician-General and Head of Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Mr Risenga Maluleke. His appointment will take effect from the 1st of November 2017 read more »
International Population Conference
16 October 2017  MEDIA BRIEF  International Population Conference 29 October – 4 November 2017, Cape Town Introduction/ Situation Analysis  Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) will host the 28th International Conference (IPC) of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) on behalf of government from 29 October to read more »
World Population
Media advisory                                                                                                     18 October 2017  World Population Scientist descent to Cape Town to consult on population issues to advance policy and development programmes Discourse and solutions around population issues focusing on world poverty, mortality, life expectancy, policy challenges in Africa, read more »
50 Days Countdown to the International Population Conference 2017: IPC media accreditation form
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Media release: International Population Conference to be held in sub-Saharan Africa
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Which South African metros have the largest (and the most expensive) homes?
If you’re dreaming of one day purchasing a holiday home somewhere on the coast, and space is important to you, Durban might be the best option. On the other hand, if property costs are your main concern, Port Elizabeth or East London might be places to consider. Stats SA takes a dive into building statistics read more »