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Statistics South Africa recently gave figures saying that the population of South Africa, according to its mid-year estimate, is now 52,98 million people. They estimate 5,26 million of those are living with HIV and the average life expectancy for a South African is now 59,6 years – being 57,7 years for males and 61,4 years for females which is quite low compared to European and American figures.
The population in Gauteng is growing the fastest with the population share dropping in five of our nine Provinces including KwaZulu-Natal as people migrate to Gauteng. 24% of the country now lives in our Province.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Tuesday 18-Jun-13
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Nicolle said:
on Monday 24-Jun-13 12:53 PM
I wish there was a "like" button to 'ike' certain comments here :"D
Henrietta said:
on Monday 24-Jun-13 08:30 AM
I agree with Simone. Not the most wonderful place to stay but its were the money is. I would love to stay in PE but again the money is in JHB. I also agree with a lot of comments here abut traffic and crime rates..... just goes to show.
Lourien said:
on Sunday 23-Jun-13 04:49 PM
South Africas population is growing rapidly, and everyone wants to be part of this rat race.
Although the salaries are higher in Gauteng the living standards are much different . The lifestyles of people are faster with much higher stress levels in their working environment.
Catherine said:
on Friday 21-Jun-13 03:06 PM
The bigger the population the higher the crime rate sky rockets.
Thabitha said:
on Wednesday 19-Jun-13 03:29 PM
HIV is the big problem as you can see from the statistics lots of people are coming to Gauteng for jobs.
Jessica said:
on Wednesday 19-Jun-13 12:33 PM
Did they do the stats on how many of these millions are actual South African's and not Nigerian's, Zimbabwian's ETC?
Sundome said:
on Wednesday 19-Jun-13 11:46 AM
A lot of people has moved to Gauteng thinking it is easy to get a job that pays good and like Simone said, it is not the most beautiful country but the money is here. Well I enjoy Gauteng.
Corné said:
on Wednesday 19-Jun-13 08:49 AM
Salaries in Gauteng are definitely higher than anywhere else in South Africa and times are tough so that obviously explains why there are so many people living here.
thembi said:
on Wednesday 19-Jun-13 08:37 AM
Many people migrate to Gauteng because they think they is too many opportunities.
Sorea said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 04:17 PM
Hmmm ... Kaylee now that is quite a pertinent question. :)
Kaylee said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 04:16 PM
What are the stats on single males in Gauteng? Just wondering
anicia said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 04:01 PM
Good! I am a female and staying in Gauteng!
Joyce said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 03:38 PM
I think people from other provinces think Gauteng Province is the richest Province with lots of job opportunities
Sinead said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 02:44 PM
I must agree with Simone. It's true, the money is here and that is why people migrate to Gauteng.
Juliet said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 02:06 PM
I really think we need to build double volume roads in Gauteng. Widening them isn't even helping with the increasing population here. They should also implement maximum capacity policies eg once there are 4000 people living in Fourways no one else is allowed to move there!
sheena said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 12:42 PM
This explains why we are forever stuck in traffic the majority of South Africans all living in the smallest province.
Tanya - The T said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 09:51 AM
Little boxes Little boxes little boxes made of ticky tacky.
Julie said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 09:24 AM
Then it is time to leave Gauteng...... I've never been a "city" person - I very much prefer smaller "dorpies" - way less stress, traffic, no malls, only the necessities AND down to earth people.
Liesl said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 09:01 AM
HIV is a big problem. We don't have enough jobs to go around and to make it worse so many people are ill. Surely employers also need to look at employing healthy people who will not be off work more often than they should
Simone said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:52 AM
Gauteng is not the most beautiful place to stay in, but the money is here and so many people have moved here just because of that reason.
Cherise said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:49 AM
Which explains why our traffic and road conditions are so terrible.
Benita said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:30 AM
The problem lies at our borders laws need to be changed.
moenisha said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:27 AM
I heard on the news the other day that South Africa has the most people living over 60, the reason why I remember this is because I'm one of them.
Sally said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:26 AM
And due to this our crime statistics are sky high and all types of illnesses break out
Brumilde said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 08:23 AM
And this morning i heard on the radio that the ANC says we all have a right to property. where??? gareth cliff said 5% of the people own 90% of the land already
Alexis said:
on Tuesday 18-Jun-13 07:41 AM
And we leave our gates open to anyone who wants to come in here - people are struggling and there is not enough to go around
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