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Statistics SA spokesperson, Trevor Oosterwyk, said that logistical issues seriously hampered and delayed the start to this years campaign.

The cost of living has gone up 5.7%, according to the Consumer Price Inflation Index for January.

Imagine the scenario. A major parastatal acknowledges that it has failed to deliver in the past. It seeks assistance from members of civil society who have the expertise. And a perfect partnership of public and private actors brings about a result which is good for everyone.

The 2022 online census questionnaire asks a question relating to sex and not gender, providing only two options; male and female.

Fieldworkers started counting the transient population at various sites on Wednesday.

The countrys first digital census is due to begin this week and will conclude at the end of February.

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke said that they had consulted the Information Regulator to ensure that the census process was in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke is outlining Stats SAs readiness to conduct the countrys population and housing census.

Stats SA is ready to start counting the country's inhabitants from next month as the country embarks on the fourth post democracy population count which has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

For those who would rather not conduct the interview in the traditional face-to-face method, Stats SA has launched an online platform, allowing you to do the census yourself safely and securely.