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Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
🇿🇦 "We have a good story to tell": South Africa's top statistician @SGMaluleke backs Sputnik's expansion
The Russian international news agency's newly opened editorial hubs in Johannesburg and Dar es Salaam will help amplify African narratives globally, said Risenga Maluleke.
👉 Media houses play a crucial role in helping countries reach audiences far beyond their borders, he told Sputnik Africa at the 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa.
🇪🇹🌍 Africa's top statisticians gather in Addis Ababa to make official data reflect the continent's reality
The 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa has opened at the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Sputnik Africa's correspondent reported.
📌 The theme: "Unleashing the Value of Data in Africa: Making Official Statistics a True Mirror of the Continent."
👇 The conference, running until October 23, will focus on:
🔸 Modernization of statistical systems;
🔸 Emerging technologies and innovative data sources;
🔸 Poverty measurement;
🔸 Sustainable development;
🔸 Evidence-based policymaking.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
*WORLD STATISTICS DAY | 20 OCTOBER 2026*
*Counting All People Because Everyone Counts.*
Today, we commemorate World Statistics Day and recognise the vital role that reliable, accurate and inclusive statistics play in shaping policies, informing decision-making and advancing South Africa’s development.
Quality statistics provide a clearer picture of our society, helping government understand the needs of our people, measure progress and ensure that planning and service delivery respond to the realities of all communities.
As we reflect on the importance of data, we reaffirm the need to ensure that every person is counted and that no one is left behind. Through the work of Statistics South Africa, reliable data remains essential to building an inclusive society and improving the lives of all South Africans.
*Counting all people because everyone counts.*
#WorldStatisticsDay #StatisticsSA #EveryoneCounts #GovZAUpdates
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
🇿🇦 South Africa’s Statistician-General, @SGMaluleke is being interviewed by @sputnik_africa at the 10th Session of StatCom-Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. @ECA_OFFICIAL
The engagement highlights South Africa’s contribution to advancing official statistics, strengthening data systems and ensuring that quality, trusted data informs Africa’s development agenda.
@StatsSA
#StatComAfrica #OfficialStatistics #DataForDevelopment
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
🎙️ Africa’s data story takes centre stage! 🇿🇦🌍
South Africa’s Statistician-General, @SGMaluleke is next up for an interview with @poaenglish at the 10th Session of StatCom-Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
From statistics to policy, and from data to development — Africa’s numbers matter, and so does Africa’s voice!
@StatsSA @ECA_OFFICIAL
#StatComAfrica #AfricanStatistics #DataForDevelopment
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
🌍 Unleashing the Value of Data in Africa!
@StatsSA, led by @SGMaluleke, joins continental leaders at the joint opening of the 10th #StatComAfrica and 12th #UNGGIMAfrica. The President of Ethiopia delivered the opening remarks, alongside addresses by the Executive Secretary of @ECA_OFFICIAL and the Director of the @ECAStats
The joint session underscores the power of data to drive evidence-based decision-making, strengthen statistical systems and accelerate Africa’s sustainable development.
#AfricanStatistics #DataForDevelopment #OfficialStatistics
#StatsSA #KnowYourStatsZA #30YearsOfCensus #Census30 #CensusAt30 #CountingAllPeople #EveryoneCounts
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
🔄Today, I commemorated three decades of census-taking in a democratic South Africa, at the 10th Session of the Statistical Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
I reflected on South Africa's census journey, achievements and lessons learned while looking ahead to the 2030 Round of Population and Housing Censuses in Africa.
Missed the conversation? Watch here: youtube.com/live/1Jw7ljJXzss
#StatsSA #30YearsOfCountingSA #StatComAfrica #BetterDataBrighterAfrica #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #30YearsOfCensus #Census30 #CensusAt30 #CountingAllPeople #EveryoneCounts #DataForDevelopment @ECA_OFFICIAL
#30YearsOfCountingSA || Thirty years of counting South Africa.
The Statistician-General, @SGMaluleke, will reflect on the country’s census journey, highlighting how population data has advanced evidence-based development, informed resource allocation and supported a more inclusive future.
Watch here: youtube.com/live/1Jw7ljJXzss
#StatsSA #StatComAfrica #BetterDataBrighterAfrica #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #30YearsOfCensus #Census30 #CensusAt30 #CountingAllPeople #EveryoneCounts @ECA_OFFICIAL
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
📍 #UNStats57 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The Statistician-General of South Africa, @SGMaluleke delivers a keynote address on “Independence Needs Allies: Strengthening Statistical Offices Through a Wider Community of Independent Institutions.”
Contributors and speakers include:
Ms Vibeke Nielsen, Senior Adviser, Norad
Mr Samuel Annim, Director, African Centre for Statistics, UNECA
Mr Mukesh Dawoonauth, Director, Statistics Mauritius
Mr Semiu Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General, National Bureau of Statistics of Nigeria
Mr Jean Yves Adou, Acting Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, African Peer Review Mechanism
Ms Alexandra Wilde, Team Lead, Integrated Data and Governance Solutions, UNDP
Independent official statistics are essential for public trust, accountability and evidence-based decision-making. Strengthening statistical independence requires a wider community of institutions committed to protecting integrity and advancing the public good through data.
#OfficialStatistics @StatsSA #StatisticalIndependence #UNStats57
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
[Earlier] #CensusAt30 Thirty years of census-taking in democratic South Africa, to highlight milestones, lessons, and the road ahead, @JoanneGJoseph spoke to Statistician-General and Head of @StatsSA Risenga Maluleke @SGMaluleke
#30YearsOfDataExcellence
#CensusAt30
#ConversationsThatMoveUs
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
30 Years of Counting All People, Because Everyone Counts!
In 2026, South Africa marks 30 years since its first democratic census, celebrating three decades of counting every person and building a clearer picture of our nation.
#GovZAUpdates #CensusAt30
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
“Counting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making people visible.” 📊
At the #Census30 celebration with @StatsSA, the @UNinSouthAfrica Resident Coordinator @nmuffuh highlighted 30 years of evidence-based progress in 🇿🇦.
@UNFPA_SouthAfrica is proud to support population censuses & data that ensure everyone counts! 🧡
#LeaveNoOneBehind #SDGs #EveryoneCounts #Census30
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
[ON AIR] Live from @StatsSA Census@30 celebration, to explain why the government counts people and what 30 years of Census mean, @JoanneGJoseph is in conversation with Deputy Minister in the Presidency @NoncebaMhlauli
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
📌 Census@30 @StatsSA 🇿🇦
[ON AIR] Live from @StatsSA Census@30 celebration, to explain why the government counts people and what 30 years of Census mean, @JoanneGJoseph is in conversation with Deputy Minister in the Presidency @NoncebaMhlauli
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
[ON AIR] @JoanneGJoseph in conversation with @UNFPA Country Representative Mr Yu Yu, speaking on the significance of Census in the development planning and @UNFPASA work in South Africa?
@StatsSA
#CensusAt30
#30YearsOfDataExcellence
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
Ever wondered what South Africa's future looks like, and what role young people will play in shaping it? 🤔
South Africa is changing — and understanding our population today helps us shape the future we want tomorrow. From healthcare and jobs to housing, social protection and inclusive development, the decisions we make now matter for generations to come.
Join the conversation as experts unpack 30 years of democratic census data and explore what it tells us about South Africa’s changing population and the road to 2030.
29 September 2026
10:00–13:00
Online via Zoom
Whether you're a student, young professional, researcher or simply curious about South Africa's future, your perspective belongs in the conversation. Let's talk data. Let's talk people. Let's shape a future where no one is left behind.
Register now and be part of the discussion: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
#LeaveNoOneBehind #PopulationData #Census30
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
HAPPENING TODAY || GDP Q2:2026 RESULTS
#StatsSA will today release the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results for the second quarter of 2026.
The Statistician-General, @SGMaluleke, will present the results, providing insights into how various sectors of the economy performed between April and June 2026.
⏰ 11:00
📍 Stats SA Head Office (ISIbalo House), Tshwane
🔗teams.microsoft.com/meet/375…
Follow Stats SA's platforms for the release and key findings.
#SAeconomy #KnowYourStatsZA #GovZAUpdates #SAGDP @GovernmentZA @GCISMedia @VukuzenzeleNews
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
WATCH | Housebreakings remain one of South Africa's most common crimes despite increased spending on home security, according to Stats SA's latest Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey for 2025/26. Statistician General Risenga Maluleke gives more insights.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
Mr. Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General, South Africa, shares his experience from the BRICS 2026 Statistics Track in Lucknow. Reflecting on the discussions, he highlights how technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are shaping statistical data collection and dissemination, while emphasising collaboration among governments, the private sector and academia to harness emerging technologies for the future of official statistics.
For latest updates & insights, visit MoSPI’s official website: mospi.gov.in
#BRICS2026 #StatisticsTrack #NSO #MoSPI #SouthAfrica #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Technology #OfficialStatistics #StatisticalInnovation #GlobalCollaboration #DataForDevelopment
@BricsIndia2026 @Rao_InderjitS @_saurabhgarg @NITIAayog @mygovindia @PibMospi @PIB_India @bps_statistics @CAPMAS_EG @StatsSA @Stats_Saudi
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
EVIDENCE BASED PLANNING | COLLABORATION | STATS SA | BUFFALO CITY
Bridging the gap between raw statistical data and practical decision-making, the City this afternoon signed a MoU with Statistics South Africa to strengthen evidence-based planning and improve service delivery.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
The Truth Behind SA's Numbers: Migration, Service Delivery, and the Youth Crisis with Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa
#StatsSA #Demographics #StructuralUnemployment #localgovernment
Watch Now: youtu.be/iA4qYunX_tk
Listen Now: open.spotify.com/episode/2x8…
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) retweeted
PICTURES| SITE VISIT TO STATISTICS SOUTH AFRICA
The Gauteng Provincial Treasury undertook a site visit and engaged with @StatsSA as part of its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Roadshow Programme.
The visit forms part of the Province’s ongoing efforts to benchmark successful PPP projects, strengthen infrastructure planning, and explore innovative financing models that will accelerate infrastructure delivery and improve sustainable service delivery across Gauteng.
#GrowingGautengTogether
