6.5 million South Africans have consumed an energy/sports drink in the past seven days. 45% of them don’t participate in any sports at all. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: The best facts of 2006

36% of readers of Hustler or Loslyf attend a place of worship weekly (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: The best facts of 2006

35% of urban adults (16+) think that the car someone drives is the most important indicator of someone’s social class, standing or prestige (16+). (FutureFact 2006)

This week’s theme: The best facts of 2006

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

This week’s theme: The best facts of 2006

22% of adults had a diet drink in the past 7 days. Of these, more than half had a chocolate slab, and 72% had sweets over the same period. (AMPS2005 6m)

This week’s theme: The best facts of 2006

The main reason for borrowing money is to buy food. Thereafter, funerals, school fees and medical expenses become the most pressing needs. The most likely source of obtaining a loan is from family or friends. (Finscope 2006)

This week’s theme: Launch of Finscope 2006

91% of South African’s purchase groceries with cash. Use of debit and credit cards for grocery purchases is very low at 4% and 3% respectively. Usage of lay-bys (13%) and store credit cards (10%) is higher when paying for clothing. (Finscope 2006)

This week’s theme: Launch of Finscope 2006

One in five South Africans claim that they cannot afford to eat properly. One-third of black people say that they often or sometimes go without food. (Finscope 2006)

This week’s theme: Salaries in SA, Launch of Finscope 2006

Nedbank has the highest proportion of clients earning R10,000 or more per month (24%). ABSA, First National Bank and Standard Bank all have between 9%-12% (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Salaries in South Africa

Of those earning money, people with a university degree earn on average nearly three times more than someone with just a matric, and six times more than someone with only some high school (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Salaries in South Africa