Robbers pose as census workers

Those questions around DVD player, washing machine etc are so that they can gauge your LSM score.
 
Those questions around DVD player, washing machine etc are so that they can gauge your LSM score.

Or so they can make a clear decision on which area to begin the mass redistribution. :p Do questions about firearms come up as a matter of interest?
 
It's easy - we don't have an intercom so we don't get bothered by the uninvited. If you know us, you'll have our number.

And we did the RICA thing so if the government really is serious about counting stuff they can look up a cell number and call to make an appointment.

:D Since this all started I have been wondering why there is not a way to complete the census in my own time or by appointment and if there is and I am not aware of it clearly there has been a communication failure.
 
:D Since this all started I have been wondering why there is not a way to complete the census in my own time or by appointment and if there is and I am not aware of it clearly there has been a communication failure.

Ask for for questionaire to fill in. They have a leaflet on how to complete. Arrange for collection of completed form.

No need for access to property.

I think that the publicity is aimed mainly at the greater population not used to written communication. Unfortunately it has backfired as the more educated community has taken umbrage.
 
For some reason all the people I have heard protest race identity are white. Why is this? They phone into radio shows and claim they have been told not to (or won't) answer the race classification question even when the statistician general says they must.

For the same reason non-whites protested race identity pre-1994, albeit less severe.
 
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I think it's simple really. Don't be an ****** about it. You can verify their identity easily.

The government does **** all about crime. They can go jump.

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Happy to talk to them through a gate, certainly not willing to let strangers in.
 
The government does **** all about crime. They can go jump.

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Happy to talk to them through a gate, certainly not willing to let strangers in.

They should of made a policeman escort them I rate,the one guy doing the whole of my area so just one policeman could help.
 
So WTF has race got to do with it anyway? If hospitals are needed how does race affect this? If schools are needed how does race affect this? and so on and so on and so on, its a ****ing color. WTF :wtf: How are we supposed to move forward if this color **** keeps getting ramed down our throats?
 
So WTF has race got to do with it anyway? If hospitals are needed how does race affect this? If schools are needed how does race affect this? and so on and so on and so on, its a ****ing color. WTF :wtf: How are we supposed to move forward if this color **** keeps getting ramed down our throats?

Maybe they just want 2 know how many of what race live in the country? No harm in that and interesting 2 me hey.
 
Not sure if I must be honest but it would be nice to know the demographics of SA.

Just sick of it, feels like we need to be reminded everyday that we so different when infact we are the same with the same basic needs.
 
Amongst other things, they would like to guage and determine how the spread of haves and have nots have changed since 1994. They might also use the info to match with your tax returns to see if the income you declare fits with your lifestyle. But most obvious it will be used to get demographics numbers and linking them to services, quality of living etc. And those stats are interesting, but only if it is filled in accurately and not manipulated. I would never complete it with pencil though, that is just rediculous, and I cant believe they even have pencil as an option.

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