Data Day Archives - Satplan Alpha

DATA DAY | City Data as the Universal Language

Online data portals are becoming more commonplace. The opportunities of increased access to data are now offset by uncertainty over quality.

Dominance of certain languages in Gauteng suburbs shows an interesting picture when one removes English from the analysis of 2011 Census Data

Up to 10 million South Africans live in shacks; simple huts built from corrugated iron sheets attached to a basic wooden frame.

It’s a common sight in South Africa to see someone selling fruit at the traffic lights. Most of us drive past without a second thought.

Old Maps Online! Here you can find high-res scans of historical maps in different archive collections from around the world.

Here is a map of one of South Africa’s lesser known former Boer Republics, ‘Stellaland’, located in the North West Province.

We are a water scarce country and Thermal imagery is one of the tools that we can use to improve our ability to plan for water security.

South Africa’s oldest town is Cape Town, established in 1652. Yet few know when other old towns like Stellenbosch, were established.

For those born after 1960 it is hard to picture a city like Johannesburg as ever having an extensive and fully fledged tram system.

South Africa’s minibus taxis are a vital part of public transport, but we lack public information about them.