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Quality of Life Survey IV 2015-2016

South Africa, 2015 - 2016
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ZAF_2015_QOLS_v01_M
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Gauteng City-Region Observatory
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Data file: qol-iv-2014-2015-v1

Variables: 374

Variables

SbjNum
SbjNum
S2
S2. Can you please tell me how many housing units, with members 18 years and old
S2_2
S2.2 Please indicate how many households, with members 18 years and older, are l
S3_1
S3.1 I now need to determine which member of the household I should recruit as t
S3_2
S3.2 I now need to determine which member of the household I should recruit as t
Date
Upload Date
Duration
Duration in minutes
WardNumber
WardNumber
Municipality
Municipality
S7
S7 - Population group
S8
S8 - Sex
Q1
1 - Dwelling type (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_Other_verbatim
1 - Dwelling type - Other verbatim
Q1_Recode_Dwelling
1 Recode: Dwelling type
Q1_1
1.1 - Number of rooms
Q1_2
1.2 - Single room shared with other households
Q1_3
1.3 - Dwelling ownership (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_3_Other_verbatim
1.3 - Dwelling ownership - Other verbatim
Q1_4
1.4 - Main water source (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_4_Other_verbatim
1.4 - Main water source - Other verbatim
Q1_5
1.5 - Is water source more than 200m away?
Q1_6
1.6 - Water cleanliness
Q1_7
1.7 - Type of toilet facility (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_7_Other_verbatim
1.7 - Type of toilet facility - Other verbatim
Q1_8
1.8 - How is rubbish disposed? (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_8_Other_verbatim
1.8 - How is rubbish disposed - Other verbatim
Q1_9_1
1.9_1 - Type of electricity supply: Electricity with prepaid card
Q1_9_2
1.9_2 - Type of electricity supply: Electricity with smart meter
Q1_9_3
1.9_3 - Type of electricity supply: Electricity with conventional meter
Q1_9_4
1.9_4 - Type of electricity supply: Other electricity supply: Solar or wind gene
Q1_9_5
1.9_5 - Type of electricity supply: Other electricity supply: petrol or diesel g
Q1_9_6
1.9_6 - Type of electricity supply: Connection from neighbour's house
Q1_9_7
1.9_7 - Type of electricity supply: Car battery
Q1_9_8
1.9_8 - Type of electricity supply: Connection from elsewhere
Q1_9_9
1.9_9 - Type of electricity supply: Do not know
Q1_9_10
1.9_10 - Type of electricity supply: None
Q1_9_11
1.9_11 - Type of electricity supply: Electricity from owner of property
Q1_10
1.10 - Satisfaction with pre-paid electricity
Q1_11
1.11 - Satisfaction with smart meter electricity
Q1_12
1.12 - Main energy source for lighting (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q1_12_Other_verbatim
1.12 - Main energy source for lighting - Other verbatim
Q1_13
1.13 - Municipal service arrears
Q1_14
1.14 - Water cut off for non payment
Q1_15
1.15 - Electricity cut off for non payment
Q1_16
1.16 - Ever been evicted?
Q1_17
1.17 - Satisfaction: Dwelling
Q1_18
1.18 - Satisfaction: Water
Q1_19
1.19 - Satisfaction: Sanitation
Q1_20
1.20 - Satisfaction: Waste removal
Q1_21
1.21 - Satisfaction: Energy sources
Q1_22
1.22 - Satisfaction: Cost munic services
Q1_23
1.23 - Satisfaction: Billing munic services
Q1_24
1.24 - Satisfaction: Roads
Q1_25
1.25 - Satisfaction: Street lights
Q1_26
1.26 - Satisfaction: Local educational services
Q1_27
1.27 - Satisfaction: Storm water
Q1_28
1.28 - Satisfaction: Local libraries
Q1_29
1.29 - Satisfaction: Local Park and Public spaces
Q1_30
1.30 - Satisfaction: Emergency services (e.g. fire and ambulance)
Q1_31
1.31 - Satisfaction: Metro/traffic police
Q1_32
1.32 - Satisfaction: Governments' initiatives to grow the economy and create job
Q1_33
1.33 - Which of the following types of services matters the most to you?
Q2_1
2.1 - Origin
Q2_1_Recode
2.1 - Recode - Born in Gauteng or migrated
Q2_2
2.2 - From which province moved into Gauteng
Q2_3
2.3 - Which country did you move into Gauteng from?
Q2_4
2.4 - When moved into Gauteng
Q2_4_Recode
2.4 - Recode - When moved into Gauteng
Q2_5
2.5 - Place considered to be home
Q3_1
3.1 - Improvement in community / suburb over last 12 months
Q3_2
3.2 - Biggest problem in community (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q3_2_Other_verbatim
3.2 - What is the biggest problem facing your community - Other verbatim
Q3_3
3.3 - What is the most important reason why you live in your suburb (after codin
Q3_3_Other_verbatim
3.3 - What is the most important reason why you live in your suburb - Other verb
Q3_4
3.4 - If you could move in the next year, what type of dwelling would you want t
Q3_4_Other_verbatim
3.4 - If you could move in the next year, what type of dwelling would you want t
Q3_5
3.5 - Three friends: Where prefer to live in Gauteng
Q3_6
3.6 - Thinking about people living in your neighbourhood, do you think you are t
Q4_1
4.1 - Purpose of most frequent trip
Q4_2
4.2 - Are you sure you never leave to go anywhere?
Q4_3
4.3 - How long after leaving home, does it take you to reach your destination?
Q4_4_1
4.4_1 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Walk (after coding of 'Ot
Q4_4_2
4.4_2 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Bicycle (after coding of
Q4_4_3
4.4_3 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Motorbike (after coding o
Q4_4_4
4.4_4 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Car as driver (after codi
Q4_4_5
4.4_5 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Car as passenger (after c
Q4_4_6
4.4_6 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Car as passenger though a
Q4_4_7
4.4_7 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Taxi (after coding of 'Ot
Q4_4_8
4.4_8 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Train (after coding of 'O
Q4_4_9
4.4_9 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Gautrain (after coding of
Q4_4_10
4.4_10 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: ReaVaya or A re yeng bus
Q4_4_11
4.4_11 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Other bus (after coding
Q4_4_12
4.4_12 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: School bus
Q4_4_13
4.4_13 - Type of transport used for most frequent trip: Other type of transport
Q4_4_Other_verbatim
4.4 - Think about the type of transport you used when you made the trip. What we
Q4_5
4.5 - Mode of transport for longest part of trip
Q4_6
4.6 - Satisfaction with longest mode of transport
Q4_7
4.7 – Frequency of use of bus rapid transit systems
Q4_8
4.8 – Satisfaction with bus rapid transit systems
Q4_9
4.9 - Would you consider using the new cycle paths that government has built?
Q4_10
4.10 - Involved in a road accident in past year
Q4_11
4.11 Three friends: Behaviour of motorists and road rules
Q4_12
4.12 - Has e-Tolls changed your route?
Q4_13
4.13 - Has e-Tolls changed your mode?
Q4_14
4.14 - e-Tolls is a good way to manage congestion on our highways
Q4_15
4.15 - I will never pay e-Tolls
Q4_16
4.16 - I would be more willing to pay my e-Tolls if I knew the money was staying
Q4_17
4.17 - Satisfaction with the new dispensation for e-Tolls
Q4_18
4.18 - Public transport has improved for me and my household in the last year
Q5_1
5.1 - Do you access the internet (e.g. a web site, e-mail, Facebook, WhatsApp, W
Q5_2_1
5.2_1 - From where do you access the Internet? - Work (after coding of 'Other ve
Q5_2_2
5.2_2 - From where do you access the Internet? - Home (after coding of 'Other ve
Q5_2_3
5.2_3 - From where do you access the Internet? - University, college or school (
Q5_2_4
5.2_4 - From where do you access the Internet? - Library or community center (af
Q5_2_5
5.2_5 - From where do you access the Internet? - Internet Café (after coding of
Q5_2_6
5.2_6 - From where do you access the Internet? - Anywhere on my cell phone/table
Q5_2_7
5.2_7 - From where do you access the Internet? - Anywhere on my laptop (after co
Q5_2_8
5.2_8 - From where do you access the Internet? - Wi-Fi hotspot/free or public Wi
Q5_2_9
5.2_9 - From where do you access the Internet? - Taxi Wi-Fi (after coding of 'Ot
Q5_2_10
5.2_10 - From where do you access the Internet? - Other location (after coding o
Q5_2_Other_verbatim
5.2 - From where do you access the Internet? - Other verbatim
Q5_3
5.3 – Used website or mobile app to get information: Health services
Q5_4
5.4 – Used website or mobile app to get information: Work or business opportunit
Q5_5
5.5 – Used website or mobile app to get information: Public transport
Q5_6
5.6 - Do you have debt?
Q5_7_1
5.7_1 - Household assets: Telephone or landline
Q5_7_2
5.7_2 - Household assets: Cell phone
Q5_7_3
5.7_3 - Household assets: Television
Q5_7_4
5.7_4 - Household assets: Personal computer, laptop or tablet
Q5_7_5
5.7_5 - Household assets: Internet connection
Q5_7_6
5.7_6 - Household assets: Radio, cd player or music system
Q5_7_7
5.7_7 - Household assets: Satellite TV
Q5_7_8
5.7_8 - Household assets: Car
Q5_7_9
5.7_9 - Household assets: Bicycle
Q5_7_10
5.7_10 - Household assets: Fridge
Q5_8
5.8 - Respondent or other adult skipped meal in past year
Q5_9
5.9 - Children skipped meal past year?
Q5_10
5.10 - Are there any children in this household that benefit from a school feedi
Q5_11
5.11 - Do you grow food or vegetables for your household to eat, or to sell, or
Q5_12
5.12 - How often, if ever, do you buy lotto tickets?
Q5_13
5.13 - How easy or difficult do you find it to save money?
Q6_1
6.1 - Are you a registered voter?
Q6_2
6.2 – Are you planning to vote in the 2016 local election
Q6_3
6.3 - If not, why not vote? (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q6_3_Other_verbatim
6.3 - If not, why not vote - Other verbatim
Q6_4_1
6.4_1 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Ward meeting
Q6_4_2
6.4_2 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Street committee or residen
Q6_4_3
6.4_3 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Community development forum
Q6_4_4
6.4_4 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Mayoral imbizo meeting
Q6_4_5
6.4_5 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Integrated development plan
Q6_4_6
6.4_6 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: School governing body meeti
Q6_4_7
6.4_7 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: Community policing forum me
Q6_4_8
6.4_8 - Types of meetings attended in the past year: None
Q6_5
6.5 - If there is a problem in the area where you live, who do you talk to first
Q6_5_Other_verbatim
6.5 - If there is a problem in the area where you live, who do you talk to first
Q6_6
6.6 - Satisfaction: National government
Q6_7
6.7 - Satisfaction: Provincial government
Q6_8
6.8 - Satisfaction: Local municipality
Q6_9_Verbatim
6.9 - Why do you have this opinion of the Local Municipality - Verbatim
Q6_10
6.10 - Which level of government most improved quality of life?
Q6_11
6.11 – Satisfaction with local councillor
Q6_12_Verbatim
6.12 - Why do you have this opinion of your local councillor - Verbatim
Q6_13
6.13 - Gauteng would be a better place if: The death penalty was brought back
Q6_14
6.14 - Gauteng would be a better place if: We all still believed in the rainbow
Q6_15
6.15 - Gauteng would be a better place if: There were more parks and green space
Q6_16
6.16 - Gauteng would be a better place if: Corporal punishment (teachers hitting
Q6_17
6.17 - Gauteng would be a better place if: Every single infringement (regardless
Q6_18
6.18 - In the last 3months have you contacted or visited a government department
Q6_19
6.19 - Which department/service did you most recently interact with? (after codi
Q6_19_Verbatim
6.19 - Which department/service did you most recently interact with - Verbatim
Q6_20
6.20 - I was assisted within a reasonable amount of time
Q6_21
6.21 - I was treated with respect and dignity
Q6_22
6.22 - They were able to meet my needs
Q6_23
6.23 - In general, do you think most government officials are doing their best t
Q6_24
6.24 - Ever been asked to pay bribe to govt. official or public servant?
Q6_25
6.25 - Have you ever heard of IDP before?
Q6_26
6.26 - Have you participated in IDP process in your community?
Q6_27
6.27 - What manner or method would you prefer to hear from municipality?
Q6_28
6.28 - When would you prefer your municipal public meetings to take place? (afte
Q6_28_Other_verbatim
Q6.28 - When would you prefer your municipal public meetings to take place - Oth
Q6_29
6.29 - Politics is a waste of time
Q6_30
6.30 - Indians do not deserve to benefit from affirmative action (e.g. BEE)
Q6_31
6.31 - People like you cannot influence developments in your community
Q6_32
6.32 - The country is going in the wrong direction
Q6_33
6.33 - Gay and lesbian people deserve equal rights with all other South Africans
Q6_34
6.34 - The 2016 local election will be free and fair
Q6_35
6.35 - The judiciary (courts, judges, etc.) is free from government influence
Q6_36
6.36 - It is important to look after the environment
Q6_37
6.37 - Corruption is the main threat to our democracy
Q6_38
6.38 - Coloured people are playing an important role in helping build the new So
Q6_39
6.39 - The press is free to say or write what it likes
Q6_40
6.40 - Blacks and whites will never really trust each other
Q6_41
6.41 - Nobody cares about people like me
Q6_42
6.42 - Three friends: Attitudes to foreigners in Gauteng
Q6_43
6.43 - Generally speaking, do you think that most people in your community can b
Q6_44
6.44 - Environmental factors such as air and water pollution have harmed me or m
Q6_45
6.45 - Affirmative action & BEE must be sped up
Q6_46
6.46 - South Africa belongs more to black people than coloureds, Indians or whit
Q6_47
6.47 - I am worried that Gauteng is going to run out of water
Q6_48
6.48 - Gauteng is the best province and I’d rather live here than anywhere else
Q6_49
6.49 - My municipality doesn't care about delivering services to me
Q6_50
6.50 - I am worried about climate change
Q6_51
6.51 - Gauteng is a fast competitive place and sometimes you need to break the r
Q6_52
6.52 - I would emigrate tomorrow if I could
Q6_53
6.53 - There is no place for white people in South Africa today
Q6_54
6.54 - It is acceptable to be violent to gay and lesbian people
Q6_55
6.55 - The price of things like water and electricity must go up to encourage pe
Q6_56
6.56 - There are too many people coming to Gauteng, we should bring back influx
Q6_57
6.57 - South Africa is a failed state
Q6_58
6.58 - I am not needed by the South African economy?
Q6_59
6.59 - Which of the following do you most strongly identify with? (after coding
Q6_59_Other_verbatim
6.59 - Which of the following do you most strongly identify with? - Other verbat
Q7_1
7.1 - Satisfaction: Amount of money available to respondent personally?
Q7_2
7.2 - Satisfaction: Amount of time you have to do things you want to do?
Q7_3
7.3 - Satisfaction: Marriage or relationship partner
Q7_4
7.4 - Satisfaction: Family
Q7_5
7.5 - Satisfaction: Friends
Q7_6
7.6 - Satisfaction: Standard of living
Q7_7
7.7 - Satisfaction: Leisure time
Q7_8
7.8 - Satisfaction: Area / neighbourhood you live in
Q7_9
7.9 - Satisfaction: Life as a whole
Q7_10
7.10 - Compared to 5 years ago, is it easier or harder to find jobs?
Q7_11
7.11 - Is it ever acceptable for a man to hit or beat his partner
Q7_12
7.12 - Three friends: Opinion on abortion
Q8_1
8.1 - Are you currently the owner of a business?
Q8_2
8.2 - How old is the business?
Q8_2_Recode
8.2 - Recoded: How old is the business?
Q8_3
8.3 - Formal or informal sector?
Q8_4_Verbatim
8.4 - What does your business do - Verbatim
Q8_4_section
8.4 - Business category - section
Q8_4_division
8.4 - Business category - division
Q8_4_group
8.4 - Business category - group
Q8_4_class
8.4 - Business category - class
Q8_5
8.5 - How many people does your business employ?
Q8_6
8.6 - What was the primary source of your start-up capital for your business (af
Q8_6_Other_verbatim
8.6 - What was the primary source of your start-up capital for your business - O
Q8_7
8.7 - In which area is your main business located? (correct for GIS)
Q8_8_New
8.8 - Thinking about the main thing you need for your business to operate (e.g.
Q8_9
8.9 - What is the main constraint experienced by your business? (after coding of
Q8_9_Other_verbatim
8.9 - What is the main constraint experienced by your business? - Other verbatim
Q8_10
8.10 - If ever tried to start a business, did it fail or succeed?
Q8_11
8.11 - Do you know of any government department or service that provide support
Q8_12
8.12 - Have you ever approached a govt. department or agency that supports SMMEs
Q8_13
8.13 - Have any of them approached you to assist your business?
Q8_14
8.14 - How satisfied are you with the support that government provides for small
Q8_15
8.15 - Did any type of work in past 7 days?
Q8_16
8.16 - Have you been appointed to a new job but have not started yet.
Q8_17
8.17 - Unemployed and looking for work.
Employment_Status
Employment Status
Q8_18
8.18 - Why not looking for work?
Q8_19
8.19 - How long unemployed for?
Q8_20
8.20 - During the past 7 days, have you taken any action to look for work?
Q8_21
8.21 - During the past 4 weeks have you taken any action to look for work?
Q8_22
8.22 - Would you be able to take up work if offered?
Q8_23
8.23 - What is your employment status?
Q8_24
8.24 - Which sector are you employed in? (after coding of 'Other verbatim')
Q8_24_Other_verbatim
8.24 - Which sector are you employed in? - Other verbatim
Q8_25
8.25 - Satisfaction: Working conditions in your job
Q8_26
8.26 - What factor is/was most important to you when you look/looked for a job?
Q8_26_Other_verbatim
8.26 - What factor is/was most important to you when you look/looked for a job?
Q8_27_Verbatim
8.27 - What can government do in your area to create jobs?- Verbatim
Q8_28_1
8.28_1 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Nu
Q8_28_2
8.28_2 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Ba
Q8_28_3
8.28_3 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Su
Q8_28_4
8.28_4 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Cl
Q8_28_5
8.28_5 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Ha
Q8_28_6
8.28_6 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Fu
Q8_28_7
8.28_7 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Tr
Q8_28_8
8.28_8 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Ca
Q8_28_9
8.28_9 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - Ha
Q8_28_10
8.28_10 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - B
Q8_28_11
8.28_11 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - I
Q8_28_12
8.28_12 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - B
Q8_28_13
8.28_13 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - F
Q8_28_14
8.28_14 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - R
Q8_28_15
8.28_15 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - B
Q8_28_16
8.28_16 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - L
Q8_28_17
8.28_17 - What economic services are within easy walking distance from here? - N
Q8_29
8.29 - Which of the following approaches do you think would have the biggest imp
Q8_30
8.30 - During the past 12 months, did you work in any government job creation pr
Q8_31_1
8.31_1 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - Money
Q8_31_2
8.31_2 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - Jobs
Q8_31_3
8.31_3 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - Skills
Q8_31_4
8.31_4 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - Started own busin
Q8_31_5
8.31_5 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - Business ideas/ne
Q8_31_6
8.31_6 - What, if any, benefits did you gain from this work? - No benefits
Q9_1
9.1 - Crime improved or got worse?
Q9_2
9.2 - Have you been a victim of crime in the past year?
Q9_3
9.3 - How safe do you feel walking in your area during the day?
Q9_4
9.4 - How safe do you feel walking in your area after dark?
Q9_5
9.5 - How safe do you feel at home?
Q9_6
9.6 - Satisfaction: Safety and security provided by govt. where you live
Q10_1
10.1 - In the past year, have you participated in the activities of any clubs or
Q10_2
10.2 - Taken part in any service delivery protest in last 12 months?
Q10_3_1
10.3_1 - What was the protest about? - Housing (after coding of 'Other verbatim'
Q10_3_2
10.3_2 - What was the protest about? - Basic services (after coding of 'Other ve
Q10_3_3
10.3_3 - What was the protest about? - Lack of jobs/economic opportunities (afte
Q10_3_4
10.3_4 - What was the protest about? - Jobs given to outsiders (after coding of
Q10_3_5
10.3_5 - What was the protest about? - Favouritism (after coding of 'Other verba
Q10_3_6
10.3_6 - What was the protest about? - Transport issues (after coding of 'Other
Total: 374
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