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Share the Good News of South Africa
In early 2008, almost as soon as most South Africans returned to their daily lives, having received a relaxing summer vacation, the perfect storm erupted. In rapid succession, there was the impeachment of President unanimously as leader of the ANC in December 2007, followed by the power crisis in a country of regular shedding "fillers" which began in January 2008 and we were told to continue until after 2010. In addition to South Africans is the high perceived level of crime (perception is the reality), increasingly high levels of inflation (9.4% in February 2008), petrol at the highest level ever, according to the popular media and dinner talk, more people than ever are considering emigrating to greener pastures.
I think part of the reason Africa South through much of this kind of negativity today Mass is that South Africans are constantly bombarded by bad news. I think if any the world in South Africa has read, speak, think and worry for the wrong things all the time, happening just because everyone is pulling it.
After recent months, a mai ask: "Are there any good news about South Africa?" Yes! After digging around on the Internet I found a lot of good news about South Africa, I share with you to help put the constant bad news in perspective:
Cheap Petrol
Although gasoline prices in South Africa has increased dramatically remains among the cheapest in the world. The highest price South Africa Gauteng (internal) price 95 octane unleaded petrol in April 2, 2008 is R8.91 per liter. However, according to a survey of 9 700 service stations the United Kingdom, unleaded gasoline, the price less the United Kingdom is £ 1.03, the average price is £ 1.07 and the highest price £ 1.19 per liter. Using a rate exchange £ 1 = R15, this means that the average price per liter in the United Kingdom is more than R16 per liter, nearly double the price of South Africa.
The Affordable Housing
Housing in Southern Africa remain among the cheapest in the world. According to ABSA housing index in April, the average middle segment housing (dwellings nationally between 80m2 and 400m2) is only R929 000. However according to the BBC survey of house prices in the United Kingdom (which fell 3.6% year last) in February 2008, The national average is currently (Rand figures are calculated at £ 1 = R15):
* Independent (A house is not attached to another) € 342 800 (R5 142 000)
* Semi-detached (a house that is attached to another house on one side) € 200 037 (R3 000 555)
* Townhouse (streets of houses have joined the ranks of long) € 176 732 (R2 650 980)
* Floor (An apartment is part of a building largest, where all the flats share a front door) £ 200 967 (R3 014 505)
Low unemployment
According to Statistics Africa South, the unemployment rate declined slightly to 23% in September 2007, the lowest since records began in 2001. The government's objective is to reduce the rate to 14% in 2014
Winning the war against crime
Interregional Crime, Justice and the United Nations Research Institute study were victims of crime, which shows the image of South Africa as crime more typical of a developing country. These statistics show South Africa has lower rates of violent crime than many African and South American.
According to Statistics South Africa Police the incidence of most types of crime has fallen since 2001. His final report 6 months between April and September each year since 2001, reveals following rates of incidence per 100 000 inhabitants:
* The incidence of murder, although still too high is sharply reduced: 2001 = 22.7 2002 = 22.9 2003 = 21.0 2004 = 19.7 2005 = 19.6 2006 = 20.0, 2007 = 18.7
* The incidence of rape is also unacceptable, but has clearly declined over the last 2 years 2001 = 55.1 2002 = 52.3 2003 = 51.1 2004 = 53.7 2005 = 55.6 2006 = 49.6, 2007 = 47.8
* The incidence of common assault has decreased dramatically in recent years, 2001 = 260.1 2002 = 275.2 2003 = 279.1 2004 = 269.4 2005 = 229.5, 2006 = 201.6, 2007 = 191.4
Growth Stock Exchange
* Exchange of South Africa (JSE Limited), ranks 18th worldwide in terms of capitalization Total market
* South Africa Exchange ALSI (All Share Index) has increased from 7510.4 April 30, 2003 to over 30 000 in April 2008, an increase of nearly 400% in 5 years
Sporting Successes
* South Africa are champions of the World Cup Rugby
* South Africa is number 1 in the team Rugby classified according to the IRB at March 31, 2008
* South Africa is number 1 ranked cricket team, according to the ICC One Day International Internationals at March 22, 2008
* South Africa have hosted the World Cup 2010
* South Africa has 2 players ranked in the top 10 in the world according to the Official World Golf Ranking for Week 13 - March 30-2008
Competitive Nation
* South Africa ranked 44th out of 131 countries at the World Economic Forum World Competitiveness Report 2007 / 8
* South Africa was ranked 28th among 108 countries surveyed for responsible competitiveness, according to the center Global accountability tank.
* South Africa ranks 52nd out of 157 countries in the world in terms of economic freedom, ahead of Italy (60th) Brazil (70), the United - United Arab Emirates (74th), Greece (94th), India (104) and China (119), according to the Index of Economic Freedom 2007 (the "Index 2008 Economic Freedom covers 162 countries across 10 specific freedoms such as freedom of trade, free enterprise, investment freedom and property rights)
Rich in resources
* South Africa is a world leader in mining and minerals, with a significant share of world reserves and production.
* South Africa has, according to the South African Department of Minerals and Energy, nearly 90% platinum in the world, 80% of world manganese, worldwide 73% chromium, 45% of vanadium in the world and 41% of the world's gold.
* Africa South still has a huge potential for the discovery of another world class deposits in areas not yet fully understood.
Development Infrastructure
Since 1994, the South African government has channeled substantial resources to social programs and services, with varying degrees of success.
* Households with access to safe water: 85% in 2001, 80% in 1996
* Household electrical lighting: 69.7% in 2001 57.6% in 1996
* Households in formal housing: 63.8% in 2001, 57.5% in 1996
* Households have toilets or chemical: 51.9% in 2001, 50.5% in 1996
* Pupil / teacher ratio: 38:1 in 2003 and 43:1 in 1994
* Those who have completed Grade 12 Education: 20.4% in 2001, 16.3% in 1996
* Persons with access to electricity: 70% in 2003, 32% in 1994
Cost of living
Despite the recent inflation and price increases, South Africa remains one of the lowest cost of living in the world. According to the last address Xpatulator (website below) cost of living survey of 228 global locations covering every country in the world, is 71st in Johannesburg, Pretoria is 58th, Cape Town is 51, and Durban is the 36th cheapest place in the world to live. This means that 192 of the 228 sites worldwide are more expensive places to live compared to Durban, while 157 villages are more expensive in Johannesburg. A detailed comparison of costs of living in Johannesburg and London, London, reveals that, in general, is 74.5% more expensive than Johannesburg:
* Alcohol and tobacco snuff (alcoholic beverages and tobacco and snuff) is 56.7% more expensive in London
* Clothing (apparel and footwear) is 85.3% more expensive in London
* Communication (fixed, Internet and mobile) is 16.18% cheaper in London
* Education (school and higher) is 55.6% more expensive in London
* Furniture (furniture, fittings and equipment) is 51.8% more expensive to London
* Food Products (food, drinks, cleaning products) is 46.7% more expensive in London
* Health (health care, insurance Medical and health) is 92.9% more expensive in London
* Family (housing, water, electricity, domestic gas, heating oil and tax rates premises and homes) is 104.3% more expensive in London
* Several flax (in general fixed assets and services) is 180.7% higher in London
* Staff (care products and personal services) is 145.2% more expensive in London
* Leisure and culture is 4.8% more expensive in London
* Restaurant meals in restaurants and hotels is 219.26% higher in London
* Transport (public transport, vehicle expenses, fuel, insurance and vehicle maintenance vehicle) is 89.80% more expensive in London
Senior Purchasing Power
The low cost of living in South Africa means that your salary goes much further Back in Johannesburg, compared with London and many other places. Using the difference in cost of living, unlike the strain and rate Xpatulator Exchange calculates that if you earn R500 000 rand in South Africa, you have to earn £ 54 182 to London for a similar standard of living, much more than £ 33 333 on (£ 1 = R15) indicates the exchange rate. The good news is that if you move in the opposite direction (ie, from London to Johannesburg) and win £ 60 000 today, could not find a job that pays R900 000 L '(£ 1 = R15) that indicates the type of change. Given the cost much less to live in Johannesburg, which actually only require a salary of R552 302 to have the same purchasing power of £ 60 000 to London.
In conclusion, yes, 2008 will be particularly difficult, given the difficulties in the short term, but the problems of energy and Current issues are high inflation in the short term that will eventually be in the past.
The main reason that many people are poor, because bad news sells newspapers and attracts more listeners and viewers. The good news does not often make the first page!
About the Author
Steven McManus has been an Information and Reward Consultant to over 100 organisations for over a decade. Steven runs the most comprehensive global relocation calculator available, an internet service that is used primarily to calculate expatriate salary levels for global assignments, which can be found at http://www.xpatulator.com. This site includes free location overviews, cost of living, and hardship rankings for 228 global cities.
North Korea has fans of the World Cup in 2010? Also take a look at this video?
Do you think North Korea has fans in the 2010 World? since the strict dictatorship of a country where nobody is allowed to leave if I do not have followers, but its so strange too Take a look at this video of qualifying for the World Cup between Saudi Arabia and North Korea, the game was in Pyongyang and the people watching the game are all military clothing and applauded when the results of North Korea really your Freaky! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMFCA4hJvo
Yes, it is rare. I guess I do not know how to wait, unless its their dictator (Lil Kim). Theyll probably have the same audience for their other games.