3:1
60% of households own a cellular telephone. 20% own a landline. 17% have both. (GHS 2005) This week’s theme: Inside… Read More
Fact-a-day archive
Cooling down and watching, informally
One third of households that live in shacks have a fridge. 45% have a television set. (AMPS2005A) This week’s theme:… Read More
Heating up and cooling down
29% of households own a microwave. 56% own a fridge. (GHS 2005) This week’s theme: Inside the South African house
Who does the shopping?
30% of male adults (16+) are not responsible for shopping compared to 13% of females. (AMPS2005A) This week’s theme: Shopping… Read More
Three square meals for R3.33
One third of households in South Africa spend less than R100 per person (adult equivalents) on food per month (GHS… Read More
Not just about getting from A to B
35% of urban adults (16+) think that the car someone drives is the most important indicator of someone’s social class,… Read More