The number of South African adults who were victims of non-violent crime showed a 20% increase from 2006. A similar growth was recorded for violent crime. (AMPS2006, AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: New from AMPS2007

The number of South African adults who were victims of non-violent crime showed a 20% increase from 2006. A similar growth was recorded for violent crime. (AMPS2006, AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: New from AMPS2007

7.6% of South African adults accessed the internet at least monthly in 2007, up from 6.5% in 2006 (AMPS2006, AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: New from AMPS2007

13.9% of South African adults read the Daily Sun (AIRS), more than double the next most read daily newspaper, the Sowetan (AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: New from AMPS2007

In 2001 52.7% of adults (16+) were in LSMs 1 – 4. In 2007 this had declined to 42% (AMPS2001, AMPS2007A)

This week’s theme: New from AMPS2007

In 1996, 12% of the adult population had no school education. In 2007, the figure is 5%.(AMPS1996 and AMPS2007)

This week’s theme: Academic program

Nearly half the people who gambled at a casino last year do not have a Matric education. (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Academic program

Of those who drive a Mercedes, 84% have a Matric or better level of education. For Audi drivers the figure is 91% (AMPS2006A)

This week’s theme: Academic program

70% of white adults have a matric or better. This is more than three times the percentage for Black people. (Labour Force Survey 2006)

This week’s theme: Academic program

According to the latest Labour Force Survey, there are 675,000 people in South Africa with a Bachelor’s degree, and/or a diploma. Fewer than 4% of these people are unemployed. (Labour Force Survey 2006)

This week’s theme: Academic program