It is estimated that more than 2 million children have died globally as a direct result of armed conflicts since 1990, with a further 6 million children permanently disabled or seriously injured. (UNICEF)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

There are an estimated 10,000 child labourers in South Africa (this excludes children in sexual slavery), most of which are trafficked into slave like conditions. (Anex CDW, 2008)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

The human trafficking industry generates USD32bn in yearly profits, making it the third most profitable crime, next to weapons and drug trafficking (IOL: A global alliance against forced labour 2005)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

Based on the SAPS Annual Report 2007/08, 1,410 children under the age of 18 were murdered and 16,068 were raped. This is a 22% increase and a 7% decrease on 2006/07 numbers respectively (South African Police Services)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

In South Africa 407,937 orphans and vulnerable children and 53,607 child headed households have been identified and received government services through the Home Community Based Care programme. (SA Department of Social Development)

This week’s theme: National Child Protection Week

There are 1.5m adults who participate in running or jogging in South Africa. 15% are heavy drinkers of beer, and 9% are heavy drinkers of energy drinks. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Leisure time

22% of adults (16+) say they do crossword puzzles at least once a month (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Leisure time

4.3 million adults attend a nightclub/disco/rave at least once a month. 91% of them agree or strongly agree with the statement ‘People should be careful about what they drink’ (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Leisure time

69% of urban South African adults think TV is a generally believable source of information while only 45% feel the same way about newspapers. (FutureFact 2008)

This week’s theme: Leisure time

Half of men, and three quarters of South African women listen to gospel music. Next most popular among men are House Music and Kwaito. Women prefer love songs and ballads. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Leisure time