UNFPA in South Africa

09/10/2026

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

08/10/2026

📍 Live from Pretoria | Regional NSO & Stakeholder Dialogue

Today marks 30 Years of Census-Taking in South Africa! 📊✨We are gathered at the Ivory Manor Boutique Hotel under the theme "Three Decades of Counting Southern Africa: Regional Collaboration in Census and Population Statistics".

Opening the dialogue, Dr. Kefilwe Masiteng highlighted that counting all people within our borders is a matter of dignity—ensuring we know better to do better for our people and our planet.

Statistician-General Mr. Risenga Maluleke reflected on our evolution: from paper-based methods in 1996 and 2001 to fully digital enumerations during Census 2022. Despite unprecedented challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, Stats SA continues to adhere to global standards to measure impartially and tell the story of our nation.

💬 "When we count, we know better and do better."

08/10/2026

30 Years of Census: Understanding South Africa Through Data

For three decades, Census data has provided a comprehensive picture of South Africa’s population and society. These insights have strengthened our understanding of demographic trends, population dynamics and the challenges facing communities across the country.

"We have provided comprehensive data that defines the population of the country and its society for the past 30 years. This has helped to deepen our understanding of population dynamics, trends and challenges." - Solly Molayi, Acting Deputy Director-General, Population and Social Statistics.

As we celebrate 30 Years of Census, we reflect on the power of statistics in informing planning, policy development, and service delivery that improves lives.

Read more here: https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=19569

06/10/2026

Scenes from the UN–YES Partnership launch day! 💙🧡 From inspiring speeches to engaging fireside discussions, today was all about recognising young South Africans as partners, innovators, and leaders.

Swipe through to see moments from the day! 📸

06/10/2026

"You are not twenty placements. You are twenty proofs of what is possible."

At today's UN-YES launch in Pretoria, Lucy Ndungu, UNV_ESARO Regional Manager, introduced the first cohort serving across 17 UN entities, a programme UNFPA is proud to coordinate.

06/10/2026

"Addressing youth unemployment is not only about creating opportunities for young people. It is about recognising young people as partners, innovators and leaders in shaping our country’s development." - Thulani Mbatha

At the Extended Launch of the UN–YES Partnership, UNFPA South Africa Assistant Representative Thulani Mbatha highlighted the transformative role young South Africans play in driving sustainable development.

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06/10/2026