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FVolume 4 Numberieldworker 4, December/January 2013/14 www.statssa.gov.za ‘Thank you for your contribution’ Statistician-General of and head of Statistics South Africa Pali Lehohla reflects on a year of achievement in telling the story of our country, which was made possible by the cooperation of everyone in South Africa Innovation s 2013 draws to an end and the new year rewarded dawns upon us, it is perhaps fitting that “The information In 2011, Minister in The Presidency: we pause and reflect that we have National Planning Commission, on the moment just collected from Trevor Manuel, challenged Statistics swept past. It was an you constructs South Africa (Stats SA) to find new eventful year and a momentous period for the picture and and innovative ways to release the AStatistics South Africa (Stats SA). this constitutes census data. Stats SA heeded the The organisation continues to paint a picture call by developing an application that that is at one end very complex and yet compel- the South Africa I revolutionises the way audiences ling; a story of a new South Africa, a story of our know the home I interact with statistical reports. nation, a nation emerging with the old and bitter understand to all, not past still lingering with great veracity. just policy makers The Stats SA app was recently awarded With this daunting history it remains a fulfill- second runner up in the ‘Innovative ing fact that Stats SA could not paint this picture and statisticians” — Use of ICT for Effective Service of progress and development without the selfless Statistician-General Delivery’ category, at the Centre for participation of all South Africans in the work Pali Lehohla Public Service Innovation awards held of the organisation, especially, during the 2011 annually to promote and encourage Census of our population and the many thou- innovation in the public sector. sands of households and businesses that partici- pate in our ongoing survey programme. Development of the app started in It is this contribution that helps us to get to 2011 after thorough research and user know and understand South Africa better and consultation. Simplifying the data help the country, monitor service delivery and that Stats SA releases and making plan improvements and new interventions. The it available on an online and mobile information that we have collected from you platform was top priority. The Roambi constructs the picture and this constitutes The platform was identified as the best South Africa I Know the Home I Understand to option to meet these objectives. all, not just policy makers and statisticians. Go and have a pleasurable and memo- The app was introduced to the public rable experience on our data portal, www. during the release of the Census 2011 statssa.gov.za, and use the information in results in October 2012. It generated your endeavours when you plan and resolve a great deal of interest and was the some of the stubborn challenges of our times, top download in the South African at your schools, hospitals, municipalities and Apple app store during the week of its whatever research you need to do. release. Initially the app was used to The information and data belongs to you disseminate Census 2011 data. This and it will be of great value to you. SA survey programme coordinates. Should We will continue to make it as easy as pos- I wish you a wonderful festive season and has now been expanded and a wide We further appreciate your continued con- you be selected for one of our surveys partici- sible and together we can create The South may the year 2014 bring to you and yours variety of releases are made available tribution to the data and information that Stats pate, it is the right thing to do. Africa we Know the Home we Understand. good tidings and success. on this platform on a regular basis.

One of the challenges facing Stats SA is around the presentation of results. How can we present results in a way that draws people in? The iPad App through its intuitive and interactive interface, not only draws people in but also makes the underlying data easy to understand and tells our story in a way that the public can understand.

The development of this app has raised the status of Stats SA as an organisation willing to use innovative methods to ensure that users are able to access our data easily, in a format that makes statistics understandable. Differences in time spent by marital status: The launch of the app makes Stats SA the first statistical agency to provide interactive, user-friendly statistical data on tablet platform. Work is currently under way to develop an Android app. The Stats SA app can be downloaded free from the Apple App Store. — Vienie Botha

Inside this edition: In-depth look at SA’s job market p2; 2015 MDGs on track p3; Provinces at a glance p4-5; Basic service delivery facts and figures p6; 20 years of freedom and democracy p7; Test your knowledge p8

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60% of those who moved to and Western Cape did so for work-related rea- Say hallo, sons, unlike other provinces. n The better educated were more likely to sawubona In-depth have access to employee benefits: written contract (97,6%), paid leave (89,2%) pension (79,3%), and medical aid (71,6%). and dumela n The increase in average earnings since 2010 was higher for men (9,4%) than women to stats in look at (8,3%) n The Not in Employment, Education or all official Training (NEET) rate was around 30% in all provinces; it’s highest among black African languages women. SA’s job n Fetching water, collecting firewood and subsistence farming were the main types he information gap of activities undertaken for household con- between the elite sumption by the working-age population. 2015 MDGs on track and illiterate must be n This was most likely to be done by women, closed.” This statement less educated and those residing in KwaZulu- South Africa is nearly 20 years into democracy and just two years away from 2015, when the Millennium by Statistician-General market Natal and the Eastern Cape. Pali Lehohla sums up the reason for the Development Goals (MDGs) are to be achieved. The goals commit leaders to reduce poverty, promote human ‘T recent launch of the Multilingual Statistical Hard facts over a 10-year dignity and equality as well as achieve peace, democracy and environmental sustainability. The goals allow for Terminology Publication, which will assist period, from 2003–2013 monitoring development progress at community, regional, country and global levels. The 2013 MDG country translators to ensure consistency in the use Stats SA produces an annual report on labour market n Between 2003 and 2013, 2,1 million jobs of statistical terminology. report for South Africa — coordinated by Statistics South Africa as the MDG Secretariat — gives insight on our dynamics in the country were created, but this is not enough to keep This publication, which translates sta- up with the growth of the working-age popu- progress towards achieving the MDGs. Let’s take a look at some facts and figures indicating our progress tistical terminology into all 11 official lation. languages, aims to remove or reduce the ith an unem- 31,7% who found jobs in the informal sector. n Although employment levels in quarter linguistic barrier, given the fact that Afri- ployment rate n The informal sector serves as an three of 2013 are now higher than the peak Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty Achieve universal primary education can languages lack the required statistical of about 25%, entry point to the formal sector. Of those reached in 2008 before the recession, the The overarching policy of government to address poverty and hunger is All children of school-going age (boys and girls) must achieve universal terminology. job creation in employed in the informal sector,15,8% found absorption rate at 41,9% in quarter through the provision of a “social wage‟ package intended to reduce the cost primary education by 2015, or must have completed primary education, The launch of this publication signifies South Africa jobs in the formal sector. three of 2013 remained below the levels of living of the poor. This includes social grants, no-fee schools and free basic regardless of their age. The government has attained this goal by providing the culmination of an extensive project is both a chal- n Unemployed persons who have worked achieved in quarter three of 2008 (44,5%). In services. Over 14 million people are beneficiaries of a social wage. Poverty access to education for all aged children aged 7–13 years. between Statistics South Africa (Stats rates have decreased since 2000 as less people are currently having to lenge and a pri- before are 2,3 times more likely to find jobs effect, the percentage of South Africans aged SA), the Department of Arts and Culture, survive on less than one dollar a day. ority. In just over two years (between 2008 compared to those who have not worked 15–64 years who have jobs has fallen in the the Pan South African Language Board Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability Wand 2010) almost one million jobs were lost before. post-recession period. Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability (PanSALB), the University of South Africa as a result of the recession. The job market n Employment creation is concentrated in n Employment increased in all provinces, Literacy rate - 15 to 24 year-olds (UNISA), and the South African Bureau of is recovering albeit at a slow pace. smaller firms. Of those who found except Free State where job losses amounted Population surviving on less than $1.00 per 4.0% (2011) 5.7 % Achieved Standards (SABS), who all contributed to Male 90.7 (2011) 100 Likely Statistics South Africa (Stats jobs, 50,5% did so in small firms to 99 000. person per day (PPD) the project in different ways. SA) releases data on the Did you consisting of 0–9 employees. n The largest job gains were in Gauteng Population surviving on below $1.25 (PPD) 7.4% (2011) 8.5 % Achieved Female 7.4% (2011) 100 The Department of Arts and Culture labour market and its n Of those who found (783 000) and KwaZulu-Natal (429 000). Proportion of learners starting grade 1 who reach last grade of primary schooling contributed a great deal to the actual devel- dynamics through the know? employment, 28,2% n The absorption rate was virtually Underweight children under five years (%) 8.3% (2008) 4.7% Likely opment process. PanSALB was instrumen- Quarterly Labour Force obtained a job in Trade, unchanged in the above provinces — Gau- *Gini coefficient 0.69 (2011) 0.3 Unlikely Male 93.4 (2012) 100 Likely tal in the verification and authentication Survey (QLFS). The South Africa’s for example retail and teng (52,7%) and KwaZulu-Natal (38,2%). Female 96.1 (2012) 100 processes on terminology developed, as analysis of the infor- unemployment rate was wholesale trade sell- per their mandate. mation from this sur- ing food, clothing and About the survey Language specialists from Stats SA and 24,7% for quarter three of vey allows understand- household goods. The QLFS is a household-based sample sur- Promote gender equality and empower women survey area specialists also played a criti- 2013 — Stats SA QLFS ing of which individuals n The number of vey that collects data on the labour market On official international indicators related to the goal, South Africa does well. Reduce child mortality cal role in ensuring that the terminology are the most successful unemployed increased Informal sector activities of individuals aged 15 years or However this does not mean that the country has reached gender equality. Under-five mortality is generally considered as an indicator of the general developed is within the correct statistical in gaining employment, by 670 000 between 2007 Employees working in establishments that employ five employees or more or older who live in South Africa. The survey Earnings of women compared to men, is still an area of concern. health status of a population as well as the level of socio-economic context. development in a country. South Africa seems likely to achieve the set in which sectors, industries, and 2012, while the economy that deduct income tax from their salaries/wages, and employers, own-account is the primary vehicle for collecting labour The introduction of the Multilingual occupations, provinces, and which created 56 000 jobs over the same market information on a quarterly basis. target of 20 under-five child deaths per 1 000 live births, with the current Statistical Terminology Publication dem- workers and persons helping unpaid in their household business whose level estimated at 53 child deaths per 1 000 live births. methods of job search offer the best oppor- period. businesses/establishments are registered for either income tax or value-added Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability onstrates Stats SA‘s determination and tunities for finding employment. This infor- n The unemployment figure increased by 2,8 About the report Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability commitment to the improvement of access tax are regarded to be working in the formal sector. Ratio of literate females to literate males 1.0:1 (2011) 1:1 Achieved mation is presented in the Labour Market percentage points to 25,1% between 2007 The 2012 report is the 5th annual report to information, especially official statistics. 15–24 years One-year-old children immunised against 99.1% (2011) 100% Likely Dynamics of South Africa 2012 report. and 2012. ­produced by Stats SA on the labour market in This presents an opportunity to show Formal sector measles (%) Let us take a look at some of the hard facts n More women (59,2%) than men (40,8%) Employees working in establishments that employ less than five employees, South Africa. It introduces for the first time *Gender Parity Index (primary) 0.96:1 (2011) 1.1 Likely how easy it is for anyone in South Africa to emanating from this report. participated in government job creation — an analysis of labour market dynamics. access statistical information irrespective who do not deduct income tax from their salaries/wages, and employers, own- Gender Parity Index (secondary) 1.07:1 (2011) 1.1 Achieved programmes in 2012. The report also includes four specialised of the languages they speak. account workers and persons helping unpaid in their household business who Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Hard facts 2012 n Those who are foreign born (32,7%) are are not registered for either income tax or value-added tax are regarded to be features: government job Gender Parity Index (tertiary) 1.38:1 (2011) 1.1 Achieved An engaging website, innovative statis- HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria are the three major global public n More than 90% of those who are employed more likely to work in the informal sec- working in the informal sector. creation programmes; migra- tical products and walk-in customer centres­ are likely to stay employed. tor compared to those born in South Africa tion; the labour market from a health problems that undermine development in most sub-Saharan African will fade into obscurity if the information countries. South Africa has the largest population of people living with n The formal sector supports job crea- (15,2%). The absorption rate is the proportion of the working age population (15–64 census perspective; and other Improve Maternal Health HIV/AIDS (estimated 5.6 million in 2012). We also have the third highest generated by Stats SA is not available in tion – among those who found jobs, 49,1% n International and inter-provincial migra- forms of work. languages that everyone can understand. years) that is employed. The most recent estimates of 269 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births TB burden in the world. It is encouraging to note that HIV prevalence has found jobs in the formal sector compared to tion to South Africa is work related. Around for 2010 suggest that South Africa is still lagging behind in meeting the decreased by 10% among the age 15–24 year age group. We have also According to Ashwell Jenneker, Deputy MDG target of reducing the maternal mortality rate to 38 maternal deaths made steady progress in controlling malaria between 2000 and 2012. There has been a Director-General for Statistical Support Look out for these surveys in your community per 100 000 live births by 2015. dramatic reduction in malaria incidence from 147.9 per 100 000 in 2000 to 13.4 per 100 000 in and Informatics, “this publication makes 2012. TB cure rates have experienced an improvement from 53.5% in 2004 to 73.8% in 2011. active citizenship a reality because when Stats SA has survey officers visiting homes to collect data throughout the citizens understand what we are talk- The trouble with owing money … Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability year. Our survey officers may approach you to participate in one of our Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability ing about they can then participate in the surveys if your home is selected. We appeal to you to support our work by Maternal mortality ratio (per 100 000 live 269 (2010) 38 Unlikely HIV prevalence among population aged 7.3% (2012) 4.2 % Likely development of the country”. allowing our survey officers access to your household and answering the ith Christmas just A civil judgment is the result of a civil births) 15–24 years (%) Spread the word: Stats SA is creating a around the corner, many court case. If you owed money to a debtor South Africa that everyone questions posed by them. Remember, this information is used to create a Antenatal care coverage (%) 100.6% (2011) 100% Achieved better South Africa for us all. of us will be tempted to or some other monetary product, such as rent Incidence of malaria (per 100 000) 6 846 (2012) 32 311 Achieved knows and a home they can overspend or rack up or loans, the debtor can take you to court and Death rates associated with malaria (per 72 (2012) 229 Achieved truly understand! Download Quarterly Labour Force Survey credit card debts. The obtain a civil judgment against you. This civil 100 000) the publication from Stats This is the primary means of collecting information on the labour market in festive season may be the most expensive judgment can require you to make payments, Ensure Environmental Stability SA’s website: www.statssa. W Population with advanced HIV infection with 75.2% (2011) 80% Likely South Africa. The survey gathers information on employment, unemployment time for most of us, but overspending will have your wages garnished (monthly repay- gov.za — Salomien Rudolph Information for this goal relates to sustaining the environment and the access to antiretroviral drugs(%) and whether people are actively seeking employment or not. This information leave many people with a New Year debt ments deducted by your employer, before population’s access to housing, water, energy and sanitation amongst others. is gathered from selected households and is only asked from respondents hangover. you receive your salary) or seek other ways of The information is based on measuring the state of the environment as well that are aged 15 years and above. (See article above.) The government is concerned about the reimbursement. It can stay in place for up to as service delivery. South Africa has achieved only one MDG 7 target of increasing levels of consumer debt. The ten years and can be renewed after that time. halving, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe Develop a global partnership for development Breaking barriers General Household ­Survey National Credit Act, which was passed in The survey of civil cases of debt is con- drinking water. The sanitation goal is likely to be met with the backlog in rural municipalities. n According to Census 2011 Progress on MDG 8 highlights the extent to which South Africa has This annual household survey gathers information on life circumstances of Parliament in 2006 and became law just ducted monthly and covers a sample of successfully contributed to global development by ensuring a stable results, only 9,6% of the South Africans. The survey also measures service delivery in areas such as over a year later, was meant to encourage issued for debt in September 2013 was 68 magistrates’ offices in South Africa. It col- Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability macroeconomic environment, developed trade linkages with developing population speaks English as responsible borrowing and discourage reck- 824 and this represents a change of -0,4% lects information about civil cases recorded, education, health, housing, social grants, social development and access to Population using an improved drinking water 90.8% (2011) 88.3% (2015) Achieved and less developed countries, encouraged the dispersion of new their first language. technologies through investment in research and development, and basic services and facilities. less lending. Consumers should think twice between September 2012 and September civil summonses issued and civil judgments source (%) before borrowing because interest ensures 2013. The total number of civil judgments recorded. The largest magistrates’ offices in widened access to ICT networks. n IsiZulu is the most common Victims of Crime Survey that you end up paying almost double the recorded for debt was 30 550 (-9,7% change South Africa, which account for about 95% Population using an improved sanitation 66.5% (2011) 74.65% Likely home language, spoken Information from this survey is used as a tool to assist government and amount originally borrowed. between September 2012 and September of all the civil cases in South Africa, are facility(%) Since 2010, South Africa has been successful in ensuring GDP growth, albeit significantly by nearly a quarter of the the public to understand the dynamics of crime in the country. The survey As South Africa’s grocery and utilities 2013). The value of civil judgments for debt included in this monthly survey. below required levels, in a low inflation environment. Our major concern remains stagnating population (23%). This is employment levels. focusses on the viewpoints of respondents that may or may not have come costs soar, many have resorted to taking out recorded, amounted to R402,3 million, with The results of the survey allow the followed by isiXhosa (16%), into contact with crime in their lifetime. It provides the South African Police loans to cope with the rising cost of living. It the largest contributors being money lent, ­private and public sector to evaluate the Afrikaans (13,5%), English Service (SAPS) with vital information pertaining to crime and can assist in hardly comes as a surprise that South Afri- services (medical doctors, dentists, account- level of unpaid debt in the country and to Terms explained Indicator Current status 2015 target Achievability (9,6%), Setswana (8%), and crime prevention efforts. The information collected also gives insight into the cans are being negatively affected by the ants, architects, hospital services) and use this as an indicator of economic per- Sesotho sa Leboa(7,6%). Gini coefficient measures income inequality. The Gini coefficient is usually Inflation rate by headline consumer price 5.0% (2011) 3-6% Achieved public’s perception of the police service. credit crunch. Consequently, a large number “other” debts (salaries and wages, medical formance. Consumer spending has a sig- a number between 0 and 1 (or 0 to 100). 0 means a country where the income index, % of people will use much of their disposable fund debts, tax etc.). nificant impact on the country’s economic n Stats SA’s Mbalo Brief, a is equally distributed. On the other hand, 1 means that one person owns Domestic Tourism Survey income to pay back loans or face the court growth. If consumers are battling to pay off statistical publication aimed at everything but the rest own nothing. In reality, all scores are between 0.25 and This annual survey collects information on the travel behaviour and taking legal possession of their assets until As South Africa’s debt, they tend to spend less. The slowdown stimulating statistical interest 0.6 (between 25 and 60 on the 0 to 100 scale). expenditure of residents in South Africa. The information is based on South the debt has been paid (sequestration). grocery and utilities in consumer spending will The full MDG report When you see for high school learners will be Africans travelling within the borders of South Africa, to determine the Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) cut into retailers’ profits, and this arrow it means used to introduce the multilingual costs soar, many have Gender Parity Index is designed to measure the relative access to for South Africa can contribution of tourism to the economy. released the latest Statistics of Civil Cases this in turn results in nega- the release is statistical terminologies at school resorted to taking on education of males and females. Ratio of males to females enrolled at a given for Debt in November 2013. The results tive growth for the economy be accessed on www. available on level. stage of education (primary, secondary, tertiary). showed that the total number of civil sum- loans to cope with the and the country. — Deborah statssa.gov.za www.statssa.gov.za monses (notices to appear before the court) rising cost of living Pillay 4 The Fieldworker, December/January 2013/14 The Fieldworker, December/January 2013/14 5 6 The Fieldworker, December/January 2013/14 The Fieldworker, December/January 2013/14 7

Days of commemoration in Basic service delivery facts and figures December Day of Reconciliation — 16 Access to water, electricity, solid waste December 1 Free basic water In apartheid South Africa, 16 management, sewage and sanitation is Of the 11,7 million consumer units December was known as Day of taken for granted by many of us, but for receiving water, 4,3 million had access the Vow, as the Voortrekkers, in to free basic water. preparation for the Battle of Blood the 3,5 million indigent (poverty-stricken) n Western Cape (66%) had the highest River against the Zulus on 16 households, free basic services are the percentage of consumer units receiving December 1838, made a vow that they free basic water, followed by the would build a church and they and their only way of accessing these services. The Eastern Cape (45%), North West and descendants would commemorate the free basic service policy introduced in 2001 Mpumalanga (44%). day should they win. aims to alleviate poverty in disadvantaged n Of the 3,5 million indigent households in South Africa, 2,5 million On 16 December 1961 Umkhonto Bafana Bafana (left) sing the national anthem with pride during an international match in this file image. The Constitutional Court upholds the values enshrined in the Constitution communities by providing six kilolitres or 72% received support for water. weSizwe (MK), the military wing of free water and 50 kilowatts free electricity the African National Congress (ANC). It was formed after the Sharpeville per household per month. Statistics South Massacre in 1960, where peaceful Africa (Stats SA) has undertaken the annual protestors were shot by police, resulting the abandonment of passive non-financial census of municipalities since 20 years of freedom resistance. The formation of MK has 2002 to assist in monitoring the progress been commemorated since 1961. 2 Free basic sewage and made with implementation of services, free sanitation South Africa’s first democratic basic services and poverty alleviation. The 9,7 million consumer units received sewage government retained 16 December and sanitation, and 2,5 million received this and democracy as a public holiday and renamed following facts and figures are for the year as a free basic service. it the Day of Reconciliation. This ending 30 June 2012. n 26% of overall consumer units received free n 27 April 1994, South Treat your flag with were performed at 's inaugu- acknowledges the significance of this basic services. 53% of indigent households Africa cast aside centu- respect ration. They were merged in 1997 to form the day in both the Afrikaner and liberation (1,8 million) benefit from indigent support on ries of discrimination and Did you know that there are certain regulations current anthem. The English lyrics of Die Stem struggle traditions. solid waste management. oppression to form a new regarding the flying of the national flag? These van Suid-Afrika were modified from the last four society built on the foun- were published before the flag was adopted lines of the first stanza to reflect hope in post- World AIDS Day — 1 December dation of freedom and in 1994 and clearly spell out the correct and apartheid South African society. — Wikipedia World AIDS Day originated at the 1988 3 Free basic democracy. This marked incorrect usage of the flag. For example, the World Summit of Ministers of Health electricity the end of apartheid rule and the introduction flag must never be allowed to touch the ground Constitution on Programmes for AIDS (Acquired Out of the 9,5 million consumer Oof a new constitutional order, where all citizens or floor, be used as a table cloth or draped in The Constitution is the highest law of our coun- Immune Deficiency Syndrome) units receiving electricity, 2,4 work towards a united, non-racial, non-sexist, front of a platform. It must also not be manu- try. It is a law agreed by representatives of the Prevention, and is celebrated on 1 million consumer units received democratic and prosperous society. meanings to colours such as green for vegetation, factured or used as underclothes, bath and floor people and sets out how the state will be consti- December each year. It is a day on free basic electricity. We must, however, never forget that our road yellow for the mineral resources etc but this is not mats or in any other demeaning manner. There tuted and run, our rights and responsibilities as which to show solidarity for the global n 44% of consumer units in the to democracy was not easy and was achieved the case with the current national flag. According are also rules related to handling, indoor and citizens and the creation of particular institutions fight against HIV and AIDS. Western Cape received free because of the unyielding sacrifice of thousands to Frederick Brownell, while the colours of our outdoor display as well as disposing of to support and safeguard our democracy. basic electricity. This was closely of patriots. The year 2014 presents an opportu- flag do not have any official symbolism, they a flag which is in an unfit condi- For our country’s transition Sub-Saharan Africa remains the followed by Mpumalanga (40%) nity for the people of South Africa, the continent do represent a synopsis of the country's flag his- tion (preferably by burning it). from apartheid to democracy, epicentre of the pandemic, and more and Northern Cape (37%). and the rest of the world to join us in celebrating tory. The design in turn, represents a converging — The Southern African Did you an interim Constitution was so South Africa, since it is the country n 51% (1,8 million) of indigent the South African story. — www.gov.za of paths, the merging of both the past and the Vexillological Association know? negotiated between rep- with the largest number of people living households received electricity Terms explained Our national symbols represent this demo- present. Black, gold and green, which were first (http://www.savaflags. resentatives of organisa- with HIV in the world and the largest support. cratic South Africa. They are symbols of a non- incorporated into South African national flags in org.za) The Constitution has tions involved in the country in the most affected region. Consumer Unit: An entity to which the service racial and united country striving for equality. the 19th century, also feature prominently in the been called the “birth liberation struggle and While we have come a long way since is (or would be) delivered, and which receives one Our Constitution lays the foundation for an flags of the liberation movements, particularly National other interest groups. 1988, there is still much more to be certificate” of a new Free basic bill if the service is billed. For example, in a block open democratic society, and the national flag the African National Congress (ANC) and the Anthem After the first democratic done in order to turn the tide against 4 solid waste of flats and on stands where there are multiple and anthem move us away from the past and Pan-African Congress (PAC) and thus can be Since 1997, the South South Africa election on 27 April 1994, HIV and AIDS. management households in the same dwelling, only one bill will represents unity and national pride. said to represent the Black population. African national anthem members of the National 8,1 million received solid waste be received for that stand and not per household. Red, white, blue and green reflect has been a hybrid song com- Assembly and Senate, as the About HIV in SA (Stats SA): management services and 2,5 National Flag the British and Dutch (later Boer) bining new English lyrics with elected public representatives Causes of death 2010 release million received this as a free Indigent: Poverty-stricken. Lacking food, clothing The South African flag Did you influence, as shown in the ear- extracts of the hymn Nkosi Sikelel' at the time, met as a body called the n 3% of deaths are due to HIV basic service. and other necessities of life because of poverty. was designed by former know? liest flags flown in South iAfrika (God Bless Africa) and Die Stem van Constitutional Assembly to write a new Consti- n HIV is 7th on the list of leading n Just over 60% of indigent State Herald Frederick Africa, and also featured Suid-Afrika (The Call of South Africa). tution. In 1996, after two years of public consul- causes of death in South Africa households benefit from support Kilowatt is a unit of power equal to 1 000 watts Brownell. It was offi- prominently in the old The lyrics employ the five most widely spo- tation the new Constitution was finally adopted. on solid waste management. cially hoisted for the Vexillology is the South African National ken of South Africa's 11 official languages — Our Constitution which lays the foundation Mid-year Population Estimates 2013 n KwaZulu-Natal (55%) had the Kilolitre is a unit of volume equal to 1 000 litres first time at midnight on study of flags in Flag and thus represent Xhosa, Zulu, Sesotho, Afrikaans, and English. for an open society based on democratic values, n 10% of the population is HIV positive highest percentage of consumer 26/27 April 1994. The all their shapes, the white population. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika was composed by a social justice and fundamental human rights is n 5,26 million people live with HIV units receiving free basic solid first democratic elec- sizes and forms The green pall (the Methodist school teacher named Enoch Son- hailed worldwide as progressive. n 17,4% females are HIV positive waste management, followed by tions began on 27 April Y-shape) is commonly tonga in 1897. It was first sung as a hymn, but All citizens are required to act according to n 15,9% adults are HIV positive Western Cape (48%). 1994 and this day is now interpreted to mean the later became an act of political defiance against the provisions and principles of the Constitution, n 8.5% is the level at which HIV among celebrated as Freedom Day. unification of the various eth- the apartheid government. Die Stem van Suid- even Parliament. Because we are a constitutional youth (15–24) has dropped since 2011 The South African flag is the nic groups and the moving for- Afrika is a poem written by C.J. Langenhoven in state, all laws made by Parliament must pass the n 0,85% is the percentage by which only flag in the world which consists ward into a new united South Africa. 1918 and was set to music by the Reverend Mar- test of constitutionality. This means that Parlia- the number of adults showing new HIV of 6 colours in its primary design — red, white, The South African flag was initially intended thinus Lourens de Villiers in 1921. Die Stem was ment has to ensure at all times that the laws it infections has dropped blue, green, yellow and black. to be an "interim" flag, however, as it was the co-national anthem with God Save the King/ makes are in keeping with the letter and spirit of n 178 373 —The number of AIDS- accepted as the symbol of the "new" South Queen between 1936 and 1957, when it became the Constitution. — www.parliament.gov.za related deaths (31,9% of all deaths) The Fieldworker editorial Design and colours Africa by most South Africans, the design was the sole national anthem until 1995. To view the Constitution in all languages team The colours do not really have symbolic mean- unchanged and is written into the Constitution The South African government adopted both go to: http://www.constitutionalcourt.org.za/ 16 Days of Activism for No ings in themselves. People do sometimes assign (Act 108 of 1996). songs as national anthems in 1994, when they site/theconstitution/thetext.htm Violence Against Women and Municipal spending and Editor-in-chief: Trevor Children Oosterwyk 25 November — 10 December income under spotlight Answers from page Trivia answers Don’t look away, act against abuse Editor: Shirazaan Taylor 8 1. B This campaign creates awareness unicipalities are respon- among others, interest received, rental of of the negative impact of violence on Deputy Editor and News 2. D sible for providing basic facilities and equipment, fines, etc., contrib- Editor: Aneen Jordaan Across 3. A women and children. The 2013 theme services to everyone uted 14,8% (R9,4 billion) 4. Interactive 4. C is: Kwanele! Communities United in within their municipal n Sales of water — 9,3% (R5,9 billion) 5. Formal 5. D preventing Violence Against Women jurisdiction which is paid n The smallest contribution was for sew- Contributors: 7. Afrikaans 6. B and Children. for by residents. These income-generating erage and sanitation, and refuse removal at Vienie Botha, 8. Income 7. A M Mbongiseni Mndebele, services include supplying electricity, water 2,9% (R1,8 billion) and 2,5% (R1,6 billion) 9. Sesotho 8. C This is how you can get involved: and sewerage, and collecting and disposing respectively Gerald White, 10. Monthly 9. D n Support the campaign by wearing Deborah Pillay, of refuse. How do they spend their money? the white ribbon — a white ribbon Salomien Rudolph 10. B The latest quarterly financial statistics n Total municipal spend — R66,6 billion Down symbolises a commitment to never of municipalities (QFSM) indicates that (June 2013) Language editor, layout and 1.Statistical commit or condone violence against municipal income for the second quarter n Employee costs — 22,5% (R15,0 billion) design: Cheryl Taylor 2.Free State women and children. (April to June 2013) was R63,8 billion. An n Purchase of electricity — 19% (R12,7 3. December n Donate money to organisations increase of R2,3 billion if compared to the billion) Printer: Law Print 6. Indigent working to end violence against previous quarter (January to March 2013), n General expenses (such as accommo- About the survey The Fieldworker is a bimonthly women and children. which was R61,5 billion dation, cleaning services, security) — 6,8% publication produced by Statistics Speak out against woman and child South Africa, Private Bag X44, Let’s take a look at some (R4,6 billion) The quarterly financial statistics of municipalities (QFSM) survey covers local, district abuse. 0001 Tel: (012) 310 2923; sources of income: n Repairs and maintenance — 5,7% and metropolitan municipalities in South Africa. The latest results are based on Email: [email protected] n Sales of electricity contributed 29,4% (R3,8 billion) information received from 87% of municipalities in the second quarter (April to June Where to get help (R18,7 billion) n Contracted services — 2013) and published in September (data are released quarterly). n National Crisis Helpline (Lifeline) n Grants and subsidies contributed 5,1% (R3,4 billion) 0861 322 322 22,6% (R14,4 billion) n Purchase of water — The results are used, amongst other things, to estimate the gross domestic product n Stop Gender-Based Violence n Property rates contributed 18,5% 4,6% (R3,1 billion) (GDP) and its components as well as to assist the public sector with policy formulation Helpline 0800 150 150 (R11,8 billion) n Grants and subsidies — and the analysis of local government finances. n Childline 0800 055 555 n Other income, which consists of, 3,6% (R2,3 billion) 8 The Fieldworker, December/January 2013/14 Test your knowledge How much do you remember from reading this newspaper?

1 2 3 4 5 According to the Since 2002 this survey Labour Dynamics of Which report provides Where can one find and has assisted in monitoring South Africa 2012 report insight into the progress In which year is South download the Stats SA app, progress made towards more women participated towards achieving global Africa celebrating 20 years which was awarded second implementation of services? in government job creation development goals by 2015? of freedom and democracy? runner up at the Centre for a) General Household Survey programmes in 2012. What a) South Africa’s young children: their a) 2015 Public Service Innovation b) Non-financial census of percentage of women family and home environment b) 2016 awards? municipalities participated? b) Labour dynamics report c) 2013 a) Apple app store c) Quarterly financial statistics of a) 70% c) 2013 MDG country report for d) 2014 b) Android app store municipalities b) 49,8% South Africa c) Stats SA Website d) Labour market dynamics c) 86,2% d) All of the above d) Blackberry app world d) 59,2%

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Crossword Statistical publications schedule All releases can be accessed on the Stats SA website on the day of release and Northern Cape. Statistical Release Release Date 8. The quarterly financial statistics Tourist Accommodation 09 December 2013 of municipalities (QFSM) provides Tourism and Migration 09 December 2013 information on municipal spending Food and Beverages 09 December 2013 and….? Transport Statistics 09 December 2013 Quaterly Employment Statistics 10 December 2013 9. Five official languages are used Manufacturing: Production and Sales 10 December 2013 Mining: Production and Sales 10 December 2013 in the national anthem - English, November - Consumer Price Index (CPI) 11 December 2013 Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu and ...? RetailTrade Sales 11 December 2013 November - Producer Price Index (PPI) 12 December 2013 10. How often are the survey Building plans passed and completed 12 December 2013 results for civil cases of debt Wholesale Trade Sales 12 December 2013 released? Motor Trade Sales 12 December 2013 Statistics on liquidations and insolvencies 12 December 2013 Down Statistics of civil cases of debt 12 December 2013 1. What kind of terminology has Marriages and divorces 12 December 2013 Stats SA and its partners translated Large Sample Survey (LSS) 12 December 2013 into all 11 official languages? Contract Price Adjustment Provisions (CPAP) – Work group Indices 12 December 2013 Quaterly Financial Survey (QFS) of private sector enterprises 19 December 2013 Quaterly Financial Survey (QFS) of municipalitie 19 December 2013 2. The province with the current Electricity generated and available for distribution 27 December 2013 highest unemployment rate at Book on Africa demography 31 December 2013 34% — Labour Market Dynamics of Electricity generated and available for distribution 07 January 2014 South Africa 2012 report Manufacturing: Production and Sales 09 January 2014 Mining: Production and Sales 14 January 2014 3. The Day of Reconciliation is Retail Trade Sales 15 January 2014 celebrated on the 16th of this Wholesale Trade Sales 16 January 2014 month. Motor Trade Sales 16 January 2014 Building plans passed and completed 16 January 2014 6. According to the non-financial Statistics of civil cases of debt 16 January 2014 census of municipalities 3,5 million Tourist Accommodation 20 January 2014 Across Market Dynamics of South Africa 2012 households are classified as this Food and Beverages 20 January 2014 Transport Statistics 20 January 2014 4. The Stats SA app aims to make report, provided 49,1% of the country’s due to poverty. December – Consumer Price Index (CPI) 22 January 2014 statistics understandable by being user- jobs. Statistics on liquidations and insolvencies 27 January 2014 friendly and….? Tourism and Migration 27 January 2014 7. According to Census 2011 this is the Electricity generated and available for distribution 29 January 2014 5. This sector, according to the Labour main language spoken in both Western Answers on page 7 December – Producer Price Index (PPI) 30 January 2014 Contract Price Adjustment Provisions (CPAP) – Work group Indices 30 January 2014 Stats SA provincial numbers North West Northern Cape Free State Limpopo Eastern Cape Tel: (018) 384 2878/9 Tel: (053) 802 6800 Tel: (051) 412 7500 Tel: (015) 295 3300/1/3/4 Tel: (043) 707 4907 Fax: (018) 384 2832 Fax: (053) 832 5407 Fax: (051) 412 7507 Fax: (015) 295 3579 Fax: (043) 707 4906

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