Data Day
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.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Official Languages in Gauteng Suburbs – 2011
Dominance of certain languages in Gauteng suburbs shows an interesting picture when one removes English from the analysis of 2011 Census Data
Read MoreDATA DAY | A Household Name: How to say “Shack” in different parts of South Africa
Up to 10 million South Africans live in shacks; simple huts built from corrugated iron sheets attached to a basic wooden frame.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Infographic: Footprint of a Fruit Trader
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.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Yesterday’s data Today: Old Maps Online
Old Maps Online! Here you can find high-res scans of historical maps in different archive collections from around the world.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Fossil Republic: United States of Stellaland
Here is a map of one of South Africa’s lesser known former Boer Republics, ‘Stellaland’, located in the North West Province.
Read MoreFROM THE DESK | Finding Groundwater with Thermal Imagery
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.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Western Cape Settlements: 1650 – 1950
South Africa’s oldest town is Cape Town, established in 1652. Yet few know when other old towns like Stellenbosch, were established.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Futures Past: Johannesburg Tramway Network 1951
For those born after 1960 it is hard to picture a city like Johannesburg as ever having an extensive and fully fledged tram system.
Read MoreDATA DAY | Minibus Taxi Tube Map
South Africa’s minibus taxis are a vital part of public transport, but we lack public information about them.
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