42% of men and 27% of women have bought lottery tickets in the past 4 weeks. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Facts from AMPS2006

Of those who purchased fast food in the past four weeks, 62% went to tucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Next most popular (in order) were Chicken Licken, Nando’s, McDonalds and King Pie, all below 20%. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Facts from AMPS2006

On average, 12 people read each copy of The Sowetan. For the Business Day the corresponding number is 2.5. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Facts from AMPS2006

The proportion of South African adults with a matric has increased from 25% in 1996 to 35% in 2006. The proportion of adults with no schooling has halved to 6% over the same period. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Facts from AMPS2006

73% of households have at least one working TV set. Of these households, 18% have two or more TV sets. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Inside the South African house

85% of households in South Africa have electricity. Less than 1% of these households use a generator or solar power. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Inside the South African house

60% of households own a cellular telephone. 20% own a landline. 17% have both. (GHS 2005)

This week’s theme: Inside the South African house

One third of households that live in shacks have a fridge. 45% have a television set. (AMPS2005A)

This week’s theme: Inside the South African house

29% of households own a microwave. 56% own a fridge. (GHS 2005)

This week’s theme: Inside the South African house

30% of male adults (16+) are not responsible for shopping compared to 13% of females. (AMPS2005A)

This week’s theme: Shopping in South Africa 2