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18 January 2007

In 1996, Statistics South Africa conducted the first ever democratic census that covered all the people of South Africa. It was only after the census of 1996 that the demographic, social and economic data of South Africa became available and Statistics South Africa has since conducted another census in 2001. However, the cycle of census has been changed from five to ten years; accordingly the next census will be taken in 2011. In the intervening period, Statistics South Africa will undertake the largest ever survey, Community Survey. This will be the first ever survey to generate data and profiles at the lowest level of governance, local government.

In the light of the foregoing, the Statistician-General, Pali Lehohla cordially invites you to attend press briefing as well as the official launch of the Community Survey. The Minister of Finance will deliver the keynote address.

Date: 22 January 2007
Time: 10h00
Venue: National Treasury, 40 Church Square, Pretoria

For more information, please contact:
Mbongiseni Mndebele
Cell: 084 719 7060
E-mail: MbongiseniM@statssa.gov.za

Lesedi Dibakwane
Cell: 082 8057088??
E-mail: Lesedid@statssa.gov.za

Issued by: Statistics South Africa
18 January 2007