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South African Reconciliation Barometer 2023, Round 18

South Africa, 2023
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Data file: sarb-2023-r18-v1

Cases: 2006
Variables: 237

Variables

ID
ID - Respondent ID
Day
Day - Day of interview
Month
Month - Month of interview
Prov
Prov Province respondent lives in
HH_CA
HH_CA Household Count - Adults (18+)
HH_CB
HH_CB Household Count - All (including children)
S27
S27 Race of respondent
Q1
Q1 What is your age?
Q1_re
Q1_re What is your age? (categories)
Q2
Q2 What is the primary language you speak in your home now?
Q3
Q3 In terms of your gender, do you describe yourself as a man, a woman or in some other way?
Q4_A
Q4_A Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without enough food to eat?
Q4_B
Q4_B Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without clean water for home use?
Q4_C
Q4_C Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without medicines or medical treatment?
Q4_D
Q4_D Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without enough fuel to cook your food?
Q4_E
Q4_E Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without a cash income?
Q4_F
Q4_F Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without electricity in your home (excl. load shedding)?
Q4_G
Q4_G Over the past year, how often, if ever, have you or anyone in your family… Gone without internet access (excl. load shedding)?
Q5_A
Q5_A How would you regard your situation when compared to others? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to the rest of the community, your household conditions are…
Q5_B
Q5_B How would you regard your situation when compared to others? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to the rest of South Africa, your household conditions are…
Q5_C
Q5_C How would you regard your situation when compared to others? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to your parents’ lives, your household conditions are…
Q5_D
Q5_D How would you regard your situation when compared to others? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? How do these living conditions of you and your family compare to what they were like 2-3 years ago?
Q5_E
Q5_E How would you regard your situation when compared to others? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? How are these living conditions of you and your family likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get…
Q6_A
Q6_A How would you regard your situation when compared to others? ? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to the rest of the community, your financial situation is…
Q6_B
Q6_B How would you regard your situation when compared to others? ? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to the rest of South Africa, your financial situation is…
Q6_C
Q6_C How would you regard your situation when compared to others? ? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? In relation to your parents’ lives, your financial situation is…
Q6_D
Q6_D How would you regard your situation when compared to others? ? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? How does your financial situation and that of your family compare to what it was like 2-3 years ago?
Q6_E
Q6_E How would you regard your situation when compared to others? ? Is it much worse, worse, the same, better or much better? How is your financial situation and that of your family likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get…
Q7_A
Q7_A Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. You don’t consider yourself well qualified to participate in issues affecting your country.
Q7_B
Q7_B Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. You don’t feel you have a good understanding of the important issues affecting our country.
Q7_C
Q7_C Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. You don’t think you are as well informed as most people about issues affecting our country.
Q7_D
Q7_D Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. The people should have the final say on important political issues by voting on them directly in referendums.
Q7_E
Q7_E Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. The people, not the politicians, should make our most important policy decisions.
Q7_F
Q7_F Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. The politicians in Parliament always need to follow the will of the people.
Q7_G
Q7_G Please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about politics and voting. Ordinary South Africans can only rely on each other, rather than political elites.
Q8_A
Q8_A Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Attended a community meeting
Q8_B
Q8_B Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Got together with others to raise an issue
Q8_C
Q8_C Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Contacted radio, TV, or a newspaper to complain about an issue
Q8_D
Q8_D Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Contacted your local councillor or other community leaders about an issue
Q8_E
Q8_E Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Shared political content on social media (e.g. Facebook or Twitter)
Q8_F
Q8_F Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Signed a petition (online or hardcopy)
Q8_G
Q8_G Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Refused to pay a tax or a fee to the government
Q8_H
Q8_H Here is a list of actions that people sometimes take as citizens. Please tell me if you have personally done any of these things during the past year. Used force or violence for a political cause
Q9_A
Q9_A How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Radio
Q9_B
Q9_B How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Television
Q9_C
Q9_C How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Print newspapers
Q9_D
Q9_D How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Internet (news and other websites, not social media)
Q9_E
Q9_E How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Social media such as Facebook and Twitter
Q9_F
Q9_F How much do you trust the following sources of political information and news? Friends and family
Q10_A
Q10_A To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? People should be allowed to express any political view that they have on social media
Q10_B
Q10_B To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? Social media is effective in keeping those in power accountable
Q10_C
Q10_C To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? Social media gives ordinary people a voice
Q10_D
Q10_D To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? Government should be allowed to close down social media platforms when they feel that it undermines political stability
Q10_E
Q10_E To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? Government should be allowed to close down internet messaging services when they feel that it undermines political stability
Q10_F
Q10_F To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media? The government should be allowed to monitor my activities on social media
Q11_A
Q11_A Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? The President
Q11_B
Q11_B Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? The Deputy President
Q11_C
Q11_C Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? National government
Q11_D
Q11_D Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Provincial government
Q11_E
Q11_E Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Local government
Q11_F
Q11_F Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Constitutional Court
Q11_G
Q11_G Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Legal system in general
Q11_H
Q11_H Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? South African Police Services (SAPS) / the police
Q11_I
Q11_I Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Public Protector
Q11_J
Q11_J Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Parliament
Q11_K
Q11_K Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)
Q11_L
Q11_L Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Q11_M
Q11_M Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? SABC media (radio and TV)
Q11_N
Q11_N Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? African National Congress (ANC)
Q11_O
Q11_O Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Democratic Alliance (DA)
Q11_P
Q11_P Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)
Q11_Q
Q11_Q Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Religious leaders
Q11_R
Q11_R Please indicate how much confidence you have in each of the following institutions, or haven’t you heard enough about them to say? Large corporations / big business
Q12_A
Q12_A Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. Corrupt government officials often get away with it
Q12_B
Q12_B Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. Most politicians have no real will to fight corruption
Q12_C
Q12_C Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. Corruption affects ordinary people more than it does decision makers
Q12_D
Q12_D Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with the following statements. Government is effective in addressing corruption in South Africa
Q13_A
Q13_A To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about leadership in this country? The people who run the country are not really concerned with what happens to people like me.
Q13_B
Q13_B To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about leadership in this country? Most of the time I find it difficult to trust the country’s national leaders to do what is right.
Q14_A
Q14_A How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about employment and the workforce? It should be a national priority to make the workforce representative of all races.
Q14_B
Q14_B How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about employment and the workforce? It should be a national priority to make the workforce representative in terms of gender.
Q14_C
Q14_C How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about employment and the workforce? It should be a national priority to make the workforce representative in terms of physical ability and disability.
Q14_D
Q14_D How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about employment and the workforce? Employment Equity policies have not gone far enough in terms of transformation and must be strengthened.
Q15_A
Q15_A How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Your personal safety and that of your family
Q15_B
Q15_B How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Economic circumstances for you and your family
Q15_C
Q15_C How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Employment opportunities for you and your family
Q15_D
Q15_D How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Hope for the future for you and your family
Q15_E
Q15_E How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Relations between people of different races
Q15_F
Q15_F How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? The gap between rich and poor
Q15_G
Q15_G How would you say the following has changed since 1994, when the country became a democracy? Levels of corruption in the country
Q16_A
Q16_A Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Your personal safety and that of your family
Q16_B
Q16_B Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Economic circumstances for you and your family
Q16_C
Q16_C Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Employment opportunities for you and your family
Q16_D
Q16_D Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Hope for the future for you and your family
Q16_E
Q16_E Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Relations between people of different races
Q16_F
Q16_F Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… The gap between rich and poor
Q16_G
Q16_G Looking ahead to the future, how are these likely to change in the NEXT 2-3 years? Will they get… Levels of corruption in the country
Q17
Q17 Some people might think the country is going in the wrong direction today. Others may feel it is going in the right direction. So let me ask you: would you say that the country is going:
Q18_A
Q18_A In South Africa, different groups of people have different amounts of political and economic power. Thinking about these groups of people, who do you believe has the most… Economic power
Q18_B
Q18_B In South Africa, different groups of people have different amounts of political and economic power. Thinking about these groups of people, who do you believe has the most… Political power
Q19_A
Q19_A Thinking about your ability to influence the circumstances of you and your community, how do you feel about the amount of economic and political power that you have? Economic power
Q19_B
Q19_B Thinking about your ability to influence the circumstances of you and your community, how do you feel about the amount of economic and political power that you have? Political power
Q20_A
Q20_A How much do you know or have you heard about each of the following? Is it not at all, not very much, some, quite a lot or a great deal? Colonialism in South Africa
Q20_B
Q20_B How much do you know or have you heard about each of the following? Is it not at all, not very much, some, quite a lot or a great deal? Apartheid
Q20_C
Q20_C How much do you know or have you heard about each of the following? Is it not at all, not very much, some, quite a lot or a great deal? The transition to democracy in 1994
Q20_D
Q20_D How much do you know or have you heard about each of the following? Is it not at all, not very much, some, quite a lot or a great deal? The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
Q21_A
Q21_A How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? The apartheid government oppressed the majority of South Africans.
Q21_B
Q21_B How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? Under apartheid, black South Africans (this includes Black African, Indian and Coloured people) were deprived of quality education.
Q21_C
Q21_C How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? Under apartheid, black South Africans were deprived of land and property ownership.
Q21_D
Q21_D How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? Under apartheid, black South Africans (this includes Black African, Indian and Coloured people) were deprived of earning proper livelihoods.
Q21_E
Q21_E How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? The apartheid government committed terrible crimes against those struggling against apartheid.
Q21_F
Q21_F How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? Under apartheid, black South Africans (this includes Black African, Indian and Coloured people) suffered violence because of their race.
Q21_G
Q21_G How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the past? Apartheid was a crime against humanity.
Q22_A
Q22_A For each of the following statements, please tell me how much effect you think apartheid has had on the situation in South Africa today. Lack of racial integration in residential areas
Q22_B
Q22_B For each of the following statements, please tell me how much effect you think apartheid has had on the situation in South Africa today. High rates of poverty among black South Africans black South Africans
Q22_C
Q22_C For each of the following statements, please tell me how much effect you think apartheid has had on the situation in South Africa today. Greater wealth among white South Africans
Q22_D
Q22_D For each of the following statements, please tell me how much effect you think apartheid has had on the situation in South Africa today. Higher levels of land and property ownership among white South Africans
Q23_A
Q23_A In thinking about the goals you have in your life, how much do you agree or disagree with each the following statements? I have access to the financial resources I need to achieve my goals.
Q23_B
Q23_B In thinking about the goals you have in your life, how much do you agree or disagree with each the following statements? I have access to groups of people who can help me achieve my goals.
Q23_C
Q23_C In thinking about the goals you have in your life, how much do you agree or disagree with each the following statements? I have the education I need to achieve my goals
Q23_D
Q23_D In thinking about the goals you have in your life, how much do you agree or disagree with each the following statements? I can easily get (or travel) to the places I need to in order to achieve my goals
Q24
Q24 Generally speaking, would you say that you are trusting or distrusting of people?
Q25_A
Q25_A How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Your relatives
Q25_B
Q25_B How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Your neighbours (in your immediate and local community)
Q25_C
Q25_C How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Your colleagues (at work, or studying etc.)
Q25_D
Q25_D How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Other race groups
Q25_E
Q25_E How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Other language groups
Q25_F
Q25_F How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? People who practice a different religion than your own
Q25_G
Q25_G How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? People with a different sexual orientation than your own
Q25_H
Q25_H How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Foreign nationals from other African countries living in South Africa
Q25_I
Q25_I How much do you trust the following groups of people? Is it not at all, not very much, somewhat, quite a lot or a great deal? Foreign nationals not from African countries living in South Africa
Q26_A
Q26_A Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. Being a South African is an important part of how you see yourself.
Q26_B
Q26_B Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. People should realise we are South Africans first, and not think of themselves in terms of other groups they belong to.
Q26_C
Q26_C Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. You would want your children to think of themselves as South African.
Q26_D
Q26_D Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. It is desirable to create one united South African nation out of all the different groups who live in this country.
Q26_E
Q26_E Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. It is possible to create one united South African nation out of all the different groups who live in this country.
Q26_F
Q26_F Thinking about yourself as a South African, please tell me how much you agree or disagree with the following. Even though we have differences, there is more that unites us as South Africans than keeps us apart.
Q27_A
Q27_A Please can you tell me how likely you are to prevent people who have come here from other African countries from… Moving into your neighbourhood
Q27_B
Q27_B Please can you tell me how likely you are to prevent people who have come here from other African countries from… Operating a business in your area
Q27_C
Q27_C Please can you tell me how likely you are to prevent people who have come here from other African countries from… Accessing government services
Q27_D
Q27_D Please can you tell me how likely you are to prevent people who have come here from other African countries from… Accessing jobs
Q28_A
Q28_A When you think of yourself and your daily interaction with others, which group do you associate with most strongly? Those who…
Q28_A_Other
Q28_A_Other When you think of yourself and your daily interaction with others, which group do you associate with most strongly? Those who… [Other]
Q28_B
Q28_B Apart from this one, which would you say is the second group you associate with most strongly?
Q28_B_Other
Q28_B_Other Apart from this one, which would you say is the second group you associate with most strongly? [Other]
Q29
Q29 Thinking of the group you associate with most strongly. How important is this to you?
Q30_A
Q30_A Thinking of the group you associate with most strongly, would you say that belonging to those who Makes you feel good about yourself
Q30_B
Q30_B Thinking of the group you associate with most strongly, would you say that belonging to those who Makes you feel important
Q30_C
Q30_C Thinking of the group you associate with most strongly, would you say that belonging to those who Makes you feel secure
Q31
Q31 Excluding your own race group, which one race group do you find most difficult to associate with?
Q32_A
Q32_A Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Living in a neighbourhood where half or more of your neighbours are people from the group you mentioned.
Q32_B
Q32_B Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Having a person from the group you mentioned sitting next to your child, or the child of a family member, at school.
Q32_C
Q32_C Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Having your child, or the child of a family member, taught by a person from the group you mentioned at school.
Q32_D
Q32_D Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Having to work for and take instructions from a person from the group you mentioned.
Q32_E
Q32_E Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Having a close relative marry a person from the group you mentioned.
Q32_F
Q32_F Please think of the group you mentioned as most difficult to associate with in the previous question. Being treated by a doctor from the group you mentioned in an emergency situation.
Q33_A
Q33_A Thinking about a typical day in the past month, how often did you: Interact or talk to someone who is a different race to you?
Q33_B
Q33_B Thinking about a typical day in the past month, how often did you: Socialise in your own home or the homes of friends with people of other races?
Q34
Q34 If you had the choice, how much would you want to interact with people of different race groups?
Q35_1
Q35_1 In general, what may prevent you from talking to people of different race groups? Coded response 1
Q35_2
Q35_2 In general, what may prevent you from talking to people of different race groups? Coded response 2
Q35_3
Q35_3 In general, what may prevent you from talking to people of different race groups? Coded response 3
Q35_4
Q35_4 In general, what may prevent you from talking to people of different race groups? Coded response 4
Q35_5
Q35_5 In general, what may prevent you from talking to people of different race groups? Coded response 5
Q36_A
Q36_A The Constitution requires the government to protect the rights of all citizens. My mother tongue language gets the respect it deserves in South Africa today.
Q36_B
Q36_B The Constitution requires the government to protect the rights of all citizens. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements: My religious group gets the respect it deserves in South Africa today.
Q36_C
Q36_C The Constitution requires the government to protect the rights of all citizens. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements: My cultural group gets the respect it deserves in South Africa today.
Q37_A
Q37_A Thinking about the future, over the NEXT 5 years do you think each of the following will get a lot worse, get a little worse, stay about the same, get a little better or get a lot better? Respect for your mother tongue language
Q37_B
Q37_B Thinking about the future, over the NEXT 5 years do you think each of the following will get a lot worse, get a little worse, stay about the same, get a little better or get a lot better? Respect for your religious group
Q37_C
Q37_C Thinking about the future, over the NEXT 5 years do you think each of the following will get a lot worse, get a little worse, stay about the same, get a little better or get a lot better? Respect for your cultural group
Q38_A
Q38_A Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, neither disagree nor agree, disagree or strongly disagree. In our country today, people of different genders: Have equal opportunities to earn an income in some way
Q38_B
Q38_B Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, neither disagree nor agree, disagree or strongly disagree. In our country today, people of different genders: Enjoy the same protection under the law
Q38_C
Q38_C Please indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, neither disagree nor agree, disagree or strongly disagree. In our country today, people of different genders: Have the same rights
Q39_A
Q39_A In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? You are treated with less courtesy or respect than other people.
Q39_B
Q39_B In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? You receive poorer service than other people in commercial and retail places (such as shops and malls).
Q39_C
Q39_C In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? You receive poorer service than other people in public places, such as government offices and clinics.
Q39_D
Q39_D In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? People act as if they think you are not smart.
Q39_E
Q39_E In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? People act as if they are afraid of you.
Q39_F
Q39_F In your day-to-day life, how often have any of the following things happened to you? You are threatened or harassed.
Q40_1
Q40_1 If any of the previously mentioned experiences have happened to you, what do you think was the main reason that these experiences happened to you? Coded response 1
Q40_2
Q40_2 If any of the previously mentioned experiences have happened to you, what do you think was the main reason that these experiences happened to you? Coded response 2
Q40_3
Q40_3 If any of the previously mentioned experiences have happened to you, what do you think was the main reason that these experiences happened to you? Coded response 3
Q40_4
Q40_4 If any of the previously mentioned experiences have happened to you, what do you think was the main reason that these experiences happened to you? Coded response 4
Q41_A
Q41_A To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about LGBT people in South Africa? LGBT people deserve the same human rights as all South Africans.
Q41_B
Q41_B To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about LGBT people in South Africa? Same-sex couples are just as likely as other parents to successfully raise children.
Q41_C
Q41_C To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about LGBT people in South Africa? I would accept a family member in a same-sex relationship.
Q41_D
Q41_D To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about LGBT people in South Africa? LGBT people are accepted in my culture and tradition.
Q41_E
Q41_E To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about LGBT people in South Africa? Schools should teach learners about issues of gender and sexual orientation.
Q42_A
Q42_A People sometimes talk about the divisions between people in South Africa. What, in your experience, is the biggest division in South Africa today?
Q42_A_Other
Q42_A_Other People sometimes talk about the divisions between people in South Africa. What, in your experience, is the biggest division in South Africa today? Other
Q42_B
Q42_B Apart from this one, which would you say is the second biggest division in South Africa today?
Q42_B_Other
Q42_B_Other Apart from this one, which would you say is the second biggest division in South Africa today? Other
Q43
Q43 In your opinion, how united or divided are the people of South Africa today? Are they:
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Q44_A What, if anything, does ‘reconciliation’ mean to you?
Q44_A_Other
Q44_A_Other What, if anything, does ‘reconciliation’ mean to you? Other
Q44_B
Q44_B What else?
Q44_B_Other
Q44_B_Other What else? Other
Q45_A
Q45_A Please say how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about reconciliation. South Africans have made progress in reconciliation since the end of apartheid.
Q45_B
Q45_B Please say how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about reconciliation. My friends and family have experienced reconciliation after the end of apartheid.
Q45_C
Q45_C Please say how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about reconciliation. I believe the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) provided a good foundation for South Africa to achieve reconciliation.
Q45_D
Q45_D Please say how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about reconciliation. South Africans still need reconciliation.
Q45_E
Q45_E Please say how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about reconciliation. Reconciliation is likely to increase in the coming years.
Q46_A
Q46_A In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier to reconciliation in South Africa?
Q46_A_Other
Q46_A_Other In your opinion, what is the biggest barrier to reconciliation in South Africa? Other
Q46_B
Q46_B And the second biggest barrier to reconciliation?
Q46_B_Other
Q46_B_Other And the second biggest barrier to reconciliation? Other
Q47_A
Q47_A There are many ways we can acknowledge and remember the past. Teaching children about South Africa’s history of colonialism and apartheid in schools.
Q47_B
Q47_B There are many ways we can acknowledge and remember the past. Renaming cities, streets and other public places to reflect the values of democratic South Africa.
Q47_C
Q47_C There are many ways we can acknowledge and remember the past. Removing memorials and other symbols of colonialism and apartheid.
Q48_A
Q48_A How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. I think it is fair that the people who discriminated against others during apartheid feel what it is like to be discriminated against.
Q48_B
Q48_B How much do you agree or disagree with each of the following. It is still important for the government to provide support to people who were victims of human rights abuses under apartheid.
Q49_A
Q49_A How much do you agree or disagree with the following? Black South Africans (this includes Black African, Indian and Coloured people) should be repaid in some way for colonialism and apartheid, through money or land.
Q49_B
Q49_B How much do you agree or disagree with the following? It is essential that all white South Africans take action for repairing the damages of the past.
Q49_C
Q49_C How much do you agree or disagree with the following? Black South Africans should demand compensation for what happened during colonialism and apartheid.
Q49_D
Q49_D How much do you agree or disagree with the following? A fund should be set up to compensate black South Africans for what happened during colonialism and apartheid.
Q49_E
Q49_E How much do you agree or disagree with the following? Wealthy people should pay an additional tax to fund compensation for black South Africans.
Q50_A
Q50_A Based on what you know and you have heard, how much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? I am trying to forgive those who hurt me and my family during apartheid.
Q50_B
Q50_B Based on what you know and you have heard, how much do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? South Africans should try to forget about apartheid and just move forward together as a country.
Q51
Q51 Who do you think should take the greatest responsibility for ensuring reconciliation in South Africa?
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Q52_A How important are the roles of each of the following institutions? National government and elected representatives – like MPs and local councillors
Q52_B
Q52_B How important are the roles of each of the following institutions? Civil society organisations and community organisations
Q52_C
Q52_C How important are the roles of each of the following institutions? Business
Q52_D
Q52_D How important are the roles of each of the following institutions? Religious and faith-based organisations
Q52_E
Q52_E How important are the roles of each of the following institutions? You and your family and friends
Q53_A
Q53_A How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the situation in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic? South Africa emerged from the pandemic stronger than it was before.
Q53_B
Q53_B How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the situation in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic? South Africans are more united after the pandemic.
Q53_C
Q53_C How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the situation in the country after the Covid-19 pandemic? South Africa has become a more caring society after the pandemic.
Q54_A
Q54_A The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Personal financial situation
Q54_B
Q54_B The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Employment situation
Q54_C
Q54_C The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Health and well-being
Q54_D
Q54_D The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Family life
Q54_E
Q54_E The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Social life
Q54_F
Q54_F The COVID pandemic and State of Disaster affected many people’s lives in different ways. Hope for the future
Q55
Q55 How likely are you to vote in the 2024 elections? Is it:
Q56
Q56 Many people feel close to a particular political party over a long period of time, although they might occasionally vote for a different political party. At present, which political party do you feel close with?
Q56_1
Q56_1 Many people feel close to a particular political party over a long period of time, although they might occasionally vote for a different political party. At present, which political party do you feel close with? Other
Weight
IJR Barometer 2023 Population Weight
Total: 237
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