The chapter also contains data on South Africa’s physical infrastructure.
Access to different modes of transport is also included. Also included is data on radio listeners, television viewers, and newspaper readers.
As with preceding years, the most serious crimes are documented, while provincial breakdowns of selected crimes also feature. The section on the SAPS includes personnel data murders of police offers as well as violence and crime by the police.
The data shows past, current, and future trends, tracking various aspects of the human journey between birth and death. International comparisons are also included.
The detailed sub-sections provide a comprehensive picture of the resources in schools, as well as examination results and output.
It includes data on employment, unemployment, employment equity, labour shortages, and job creation. Indicators show trends over the last decade and are broken down by race, sex, province, and industry.
Access to land and housing is also included. The chapter also has data on informal settlements, housing shortages, and access to affordable housing.
The chapter also covers issues such as government performance and international indices comparing South Africa’s performance on several democracy indicators with the rest of the world.
The chapter features data on social grants, non-profit organisations, unemployment insurance, and worker compensation.