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20-407: The 2001 census divided the municipality into the following main places : The municipal council consists of sixty-three members elected by mixed-member proportional representation . Thirty-two councillors are elected by first-past-the-post voting in thirty-two wards , while the remaining thirty-one are chosen from party lists so that the total number of party representatives is proportional to

40-526: A 1,219,090 square kilometres (470,690 sq mi) area, that is 36.8 inhabitants per square kilometre (95/sq mi). Data processing Data processing is the collection and manipulation of digital data to produce meaningful information. Data processing is a form of information processing , which is the modification (processing) of information in any manner detectable by an observer. Data processing may involve various processes, including: The United States Census Bureau history illustrates

60-551: A cost of R  987,000,000. It was organised and planned by Statistics South Africa in terms of the Statistics Act from the beginning of 1999, under the commission of the Statistician-General Pali Lehohla . The enumeration primarily took place from 10 to 31 October 2001 and the results were published in 2003. This was the first South African census to use a Geographic Information System to determine

80-526: A digital format. The task of data processing consists of primarily four parts: data capture , post-data capture , coding and product generation . Over 1000 temporary staff members were employed by Statistics South Africa to assist in the process. These employees worked in shifts, 7 days a week for almost 18 months. In total, 10 249 185 questionnaires were received which resulted in the generation of over 117 million images once scanned. The census population results revealed 44.8 million people live in

100-449: A later development, with a computer used instead of several independent pieces of equipment. The Census Bureau first made limited use of electronic computers for the 1950 United States Census , using a UNIVAC I system, delivered in 1952. The term data processing has mostly been subsumed by the more general term information technology (IT). The older term "data processing" is suggestive of older technologies. For example, in 1996

120-585: A theatre in Secunda . 26°33′S 29°10′E  /  26.550°S 29.167°E  / -26.550; 29.167 South African National Census of 2001 The National Census of 2001 was the 2nd comprehensive national census of the Republic of South Africa , or Post-Apartheid South Africa . It undertook to enumerate every person present in South Africa on the census night between 9–10 October 2001 at

140-421: Is a combination of machines , people, and processes that for a set of inputs produces a defined set of outputs . The inputs and outputs are interpreted as data , facts , information etc. depending on the interpreter's relation to the system. A term commonly used synonymously with data or storage (codes) processing system is information system . With regard particularly to electronic data processing ,

160-642: The Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) changed its name to the Association of Information Technology Professionals . Nevertheless, the terms are approximately synonymous. Commercial data processing involves a large volume of input data, relatively few computational operations, and a large volume of output. For example, an insurance company needs to keep records on tens or hundreds of thousands of policies, print and mail bills, and receive and post payments. In science and engineering,

180-497: The Enumeration Areas. Traditionally, the areas were created using analogue and sketch maps. This geographic database was created out of several data sets acquired from government departments and private sector companies. It included topographic maps, cadastral data, administrative boundaries, aerial photography, satellite imagery and videography. Each area was classified according to its location as one of four types: The country

200-514: The application of mechanical or electronic calculators . A person whose job was to perform calculations manually or using a calculator was called a " computer ." The 1890 United States Census schedule was the first to gather data by individual rather than household . A number of questions could be answered by making a check in the appropriate box on the form. From 1850 to 1880 the Census Bureau employed "a system of tallying, which, by reason of

220-413: The bank. A more sophisticated record keeping system might further identify the transactions— for example deposits by source or checks by type, such as charitable contributions. This information might be used to obtain information like the total of all contributions for the year. The important thing about this example is that it is a system , in which, all transactions are recorded consistently, and

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240-451: The census was conducted in February and March 2001, all aspects of enumeration were tested. It resulted in many revisions of both processes and management methods. The 1996 census questionnaire was used as a basis, with some key differences in labour related questions. Three questionnaires were printed: As the 2001 Census was paper-based, an enormous amount of data needed to be converted to

260-439: The corresponding concept is referred to as electronic data processing system . A very simple example of a data processing system is the process of maintaining a check register. Transactions— checks and deposits— are recorded as they occur and the transactions are summarized to determine a current balance. Monthly the data recorded in the register is reconciled with a hopefully identical list of transactions processed by

280-427: The evolution of data processing from manual through electronic procedures. Although widespread use of the term data processing dates only from the 1950s, data processing functions have been performed manually for millennia. For example, bookkeeping involves functions such as posting transactions and producing reports like the balance sheet and the cash flow statement . Completely manual methods were augmented by

300-397: The increasing number of combinations of classifications required, became increasingly complex. Only a limited number of combinations could be recorded in one tally, so it was necessary to handle the schedules 5 or 6 times, for as many independent tallies." "It took over 7 years to publish the results of the 1880 census" using manual processing methods. The term automatic data processing

320-522: The minimum required qualifications or even a matric certificate . In addition several companies that got preferential treatment had senior politicians on their payroll. The senior politician and executive mayor, Ms Thandi Ngxonono, was implicated in the report and took special leave. In September 2024 the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture , Gayton McKenzie , said that his office would investigate funds that went missing in 2017 that had been meant to renovate

340-907: The number of votes received. In the election of 1 November 2021 the African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority, but remained the largest party, winning twenty-six seats. The following table shows the results of the election. After allegations of endemic corruption a forensic investigation was launched by the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG). The Section 106 forensic investigation report released in 2020 revealed extensive political interference in its administration. The report revealed non-implementation of council resolutions, abuse of municipal property and assets, advertisement of tenders without following legislation and awarding of bursaries without following procedures. Senior positions were occupied by politically affiliated persons who lacked

360-683: The terms data processing and information systems are considered too broad, and the term data processing is typically used for the initial stage followed by a data analysis in the second stage of the overall data handling. Data analysis uses specialized algorithms and statistical calculations that are less often observed in a typical general business environment. For data analysis, software suites like SPSS or SAS , or their free counterparts such as DAP , gretl , or PSPP are often used. These tools are usually helpful for processing various huge data sets, as they are able to handle enormous amount of statistical analysis. A data processing system

380-658: Was applied to operations performed by means of unit record equipment , such as Herman Hollerith 's application of punched card equipment for the 1890 United States Census . "Using Hollerith's punchcard equipment, the Census Office was able to complete tabulating most of the 1890 census data in 2 to 3 years, compared with 7 to 8 years for the 1880 census. It is estimated that using Hollerith's system saved some $ 5 million in processing costs" in 1890 dollars even though there were twice as many questions as in 1880. Computerized data processing, or electronic data processing represents

400-429: Was divided into approximately 80,000 manageable "pockets of land" with an average of 150 living spaces in each Enumeration Area. The intention was that each area could be handled by a single enumerator, to allow every household in the country to be visited within the timeframe provided. The census questionnaire was developed and tested on a computer-based census administration system at the end of 2000. The main pilot for

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