Around 140,000 South African adults say they use the Internet for dating. 29% of them have young or unmarried children. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Markets

21% of urban South Africans disagree with the statement ‘I would recycle if it was easier’. A further 10% are unsure. (Future Fact 2008)

This week’s theme: Markets

73% of South African adults agree or strongly agree with the statement ‘Job security is more important than job satisfaction’. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Markets

77% of urban South Africans agree with the statement ‘My main goal in life is to make more money’. (Future Fact 2008)

This week’s theme: Markets

South Africa has the world’s 7th largest prison population at 166,267 people (The Economist, 2009)

This week’s theme: Markets

96% of urban South Africans feel the high cost of food is an important issue. Official figures reveal an increase in food prices in SA of 15.5% in 2008. (Future Fact 2008, OECD)

This week’s theme: Economic affairs

64% of South African adults agree or strongly agree with the statement ‘Jobs should be reserved for those that were previously disadvantaged’. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Economic affairs

80% of South African adults say the statement ‘Not enough is being done to provide opportunities for the poor’ is true or very true. (AMPS2008B)

This week’s theme: Economic affairs

26% of urban South Africans agree with the statement: ‘I see no reason to work if I can get a government grant’ (Future Fact 2008)

This week’s theme: Economic affairs

61% of urban South Africans believe the government should nationalise and take control of the mines and large companies in South Africa. (Future Fact 2008)

This week’s theme: Economic affairs