92% of South African adults agree with the statement ‘The law should be tougher on those who break it’ (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: The law in SA

Over the period 1997-2008, house prices in South Africa increased by 389%. In Australia, the figure is 163%. (www.economist.com)

This week’s theme: South Africa vs. Australia

In 2008, a McDonald’s Big Mac Burger cost 50% more in Australia than in South Africa. (www.economist.com)

This week’s theme: South Africa vs. Australia

Australians consume 109.9 litres of beer per capita per annum while in South Africans consume 59.2 litres. (Kirin Brewery Company)

This week’s theme: South Africa vs. Australia

The cost of living index for SA is 68. For Australia it is 116 (New York is 100). The average life expectancy for females in the two countries is 49.7 and 83.6 years respectively. (Pocket World in Figures 2009, The Economist)

This week’s theme: South Africa vs. Australia

The average age of Fit Pregnancy readers: 27. The average age of Living & Loving readers: 37. The average age for Lig (A Christian Publication): 47. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: AMPS2008B is out!

The average age of Blunt magazine readers: 23. The average age of Hustler readers: 33. The average age for Compleat Golfer readers: 43. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: AMPS2008B is out!

There are roughly 3.2 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa. Those who have been living in South Africa for five years or more have been granted permission to vote in the upcoming elections. (AFS 2009)

This week’s theme: AMPS2008B is out!

[PS: this was an April Fool's fact. Smile]