Switched on
Over one third of the energy consumed in Sweden (37.2%) was derived from renewable sources in 2012. In contrast, less… Read More
Switched on
Illuminating
In 1996, 58% of households used electricity for lighting, according to the Census this increased to 85% of households in… Read More
Generation gap
In 3.3 million households in South Africa (one in five households) the household head lives with one or more of… Read More
Centenarian
According to the 2011 Census there were 15,604 people in South Africa aged 100 and above, equivalent to 30 per… Read More
Not taken for granted
The State old age grant of R1350 per month is paid to those aged 60 or more who pass a… Read More
Peace at last
In South Africa there are almost twice as many females aged 70 and above as males (1.21 million females versus… Read More