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#KnowYourSurvey || Stats SA field staff are visting selected households to conduct several important surveys, across South Africa.
From employment and household conditions to tourism and governance, every survey contributes to a better understanding of our country.
If a Stats SA fieldworker visits you, participate and make your voice count. You can identify an official Stats SA fieldworker by:
🟩 Branded gear (shirts, caps, bags)
🟩 Official ID with a photo and name
🟩 Official documents and electronic devices
If you're unsure, call 0800 110 248 or click statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1770… to verify their identity.
#StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates
#KnowYourSurvey || Stats SA field staff are visiting selected households to conduct several important surveys, across South Africa.
Our surveys cover areas including:
📊Employment
🏠Households
✈️Domestic tourism
⚖️Governance and public safety
👥Population statistics
If your household is selected to participate, your response matters. Help us produce the statistics that South Africa needs.
If a Stats SA fieldworker visits you, participate and make your voice count. You can identify an official Stats SA fieldworker by:
🟩 Branded gear (shirts, caps, bags)
🟩 Official ID with a photo and name
🟩 Official documents and electronic devices
If you're unsure, call 0800 110 248 or click statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1770… to verify their identity.
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#30YearsOfCountingSA || isiNdebele remains the least widely spoken of the 11 languages measured consistently from 1996.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
#30YearsOfCountingSA #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus #HeritageMonth2026 #MyPrideMyIdentity #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #CelebratingOurLivingHeritage #StrengtheningTiesThatBindUs #SAMyHeritageMyPride @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews
#30YearsOfCountingSA || Tshivenda has shown a gradual increase in its share since 1996.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
#30YearsOfCountingSA #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus #HeritageMonth2026 #MyPrideMyIdentity #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #CelebratingOurLivingHeritage #StrengtheningTiesThatBindUs #SAMyHeritageMyPride @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews
#30YearsOfCountingSA || siSwati has maintained a relatively consistent share across the four censuses.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
#30YearsOfCountingSA #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus #HeritageMonth2026 #MyPrideMyIdentity #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #CelebratingOurLivingHeritage #StrengtheningTiesThatBindUs #SAMyHeritageMyPride @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews
#HeritageMonth2026 || Meat accounts for 30% of households spending on food.
Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19933
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#SAdebt || The number of civil summonses issued for debt increased by 3,9% y/y in the three months ended July 2026. The number of civil judgements rose by 7,6%.
Listen here for more: soundcloud.com/statssa/civil…
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#30YearsOfCountingSA || The proportion of households speaking Xitsonga has remained relatively stable.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
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#SAtransport || Passenger journeys (road and rail) increased by 8,4% y/y in July 2026. Rail journeys expanded by 27,6%.
Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854…
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#GovTech2026 || Today is the last day to visit the Stats SA stand at the @govtechZA.
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by, make today count. Come engage with our team, explore our latest statistical information and learn more about how official statistics help us better understand South Africa.
Visit the Stats SA stand before the event wraps up!
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#SAInflation || Consumer inflation rose to 4,4% in August from 4,3% in July.
- Sound bite (isiNdebele): soundcloud.com/statssa/cpi-a…
- Sound bite (Afrikaans): soundcloud.com/statssa/cpi-a…
- Sound bite (Setswana): soundcloud.com/statssa/cpi-a…
Read more here: statssa.gov.za/?page_id=1854…
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#SAInflation || These are the food and beverage products that recorded the largest price changes in August.
Read more on the latest #CPI figures here: statssa.gov.za/?p=19933
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#SAInflation || Annual consumer price inflation increased to 4,4% in August from 4,3% in July.
Listen here for more: soundcloud.com/statssa/cpi-a…
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#HeritageMonth2026 || Celebrating the heritage that brings us together.
At Statistics South Africa, our staff members proudly celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, languages and stories that make South Africa unique.
Our heritage is our identity, our strength and a reminder of the richness we share as a nation.
Happy Heritage Month from all of us at Stats SA!
#StatsSA #HeritageMonth #Heritage2026 #SouthAfricanHeritage #OurHeritage #MyPrideMyIdentity #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #ProudlySouthAfrican #30YearsOfCountingSA #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews
#30YearsOfCountingSA || Sepedi is one of South Africa’s widely spoken languages. It is the fourth-most commonly spoken language, with 10% of people aged 1 year and older reporting it as the language most often spoken in their household.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
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#30YearsOfCountingSA || Sesotho's share has remained relatively stable over the four censuses.
Read more here: census.statssa.gov.za/#/
#30YearsOfCountingSA #CensusAt30 #30YearsOfCensus #HeritageMonth2026 #MyPrideMyIdentity #StatsSA #SApopulation #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews