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South Africa’s population surpasses the 63 million mark

South Africa’s population has exceeded the 63 million mark, according to the latest mid-year population estimates for 2024. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) released the Mid-Year Population Estimates (MYPE) on Tuesday. PICTURE: StatsSA The data shows that the country’s population grew by approximately 835 513 individuals, marking a 1.33% increase from July 2023 to July 2024. The Chief Director for Demographic and Population Statistics, Diego Iturralde, said over half of the population is female, totalling around 32 million. Provincially, Gauteng remains the most populous with nearly 16 million residents. KwaZulu-Natal follows with a population of 12.3 million. “Together, these two provinces account for about 45% of South Africa’s total population. In contrast, Northern Cape is the least populated province, housing just under 1.4 million people," said Iturralde. PICTURE: StatsSA According to the latest data, life expectancy in South Africa has increased significantly,...

Elections for the upcoming 2024 SGB opens in March

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has called on eligible stakeholders, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff, learners in high schools, and community members to participate and have their say in the upcoming 2024 School Governing Body (SGB) Elections. COURTESY: Department of Basic Education The SGB is a statutory body, who seek to work together to promote the well-being and effectiveness of the school community and thereby enhance learning and teaching. Motshekga was speaking during the launch of the 2024 SGB Elections Campaign in Pretoria on Monday. ‘’The actual SGB elections will be held from 01-31 March 2024 in all ordinary public schools. By law, we are required to conduct elections for SGBs every three years. Our motivations, except for the legal injunction, are grounded in both evidence and aspiration.’’ ‘’Research has consistently shown that schools with active SGBs excel across various metrics, including academic performance, learner well-being, and community eng...

Three suspects were arrested on Tuesday morning for the possession of abalone. Metro police officers acted on information received regarding two vehicles allegedly involved in collecting abalone in the Camps Bay area. Officers immediately responded and conducted patrols along Victoria Road, where they searched two vehicles traveling together. A thorough search led to the recovery of a large quantity of abalone. Courtesy: CoCT Safety & Security The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) was notified and responded to the scene. "In total, officers recovered 223 unshucked abalone and 279 shucked abalone. The value is to be determined by the DFFE. The two vehicles used in the commission of the offense were impounded and taken to the Bellville South Vehicle Impound," said Metro police spokesperson Ruth Solomons. Solomons said three suspects aged between 27 and 34 were arrested and transported to Camps Bay SAPS, where they were detained on charges...

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