Of all South African households not connected to the electricity grid five years ago, 43% have since been connected. (GHS 2006)

This week’s theme: Electricity in South Africa

The cost of electricity in South Africa is 3.56 US cents per kilowatt hour. In Australia it is 7.11, and 11.16 in the UK. (M&G 11 April 2008)

This week’s theme: Electricity in South Africa

29% of South Africans wholly or mainly responsible for day-to-day purchases spend most of their grocery money at Shoprite. 16% spend most at Pick’n'Pay. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: South Africans and food

24% of young women (16-24) go on diet, at least once in a year. For young men the figure is 13%. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: South Africans and food

Simba is South Africa’s favourite brand of chips, with 27% of chip-eaters consuming them most often. Lay’s and Kik Naks are next, at 15% and 12% respectively. All three are part of the same group, owned by Frito-Lay. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: South Africans and food

In 83% of households with children, the children never go hungry because of a lack of food. Of all the provinces, Limpopo has the highest figure, at 89%. (GHS 2006)

This week’s theme: South Africans and food

44% of South African adults have eaten at Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in the past four weeks. The next two most popular fast food outlets are Chicken Licken and Nando’s, at 11% a piece. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: South Africans and food

53% of single people identify with people who go to lots of parties. For married people the proportion is 41%, and 45% for widowed people. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: Psychographics of South Africans

53% of Zulu speakers say the statement ‘Cultural customs and traditions define who I am’ is ‘very true’. 23% of Afrikaans speakers feel the same way. (AMPS2007B)

This week’s theme: Psychographics of South Africans

59% of women say they strongly agree that the death penalty should be reinstated in South Africa for serious crimes like murder and rape. 53% of men feel the same way. (AMPS2007B)<p>Regarding yesterday’s fact, GOTCHA! Thanks to all (you know who you are!)

This week’s theme: Psychographics of South Africans