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The South African Social Attitudes Survey: energy-related behaviour and perceptions in South Africa: tabulation report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The primary overall objective of this survey was to gather information about the attitudes and perceptions regarding energy use in South Africa. The department of Energy purchased a set of questions in the 2012 round of the South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS). SASAS is an annual survey undertaken by the Human Sciences Research Council and is a nationally representative survey which focuses on all South Africans 16 years and older. The survey focused on access to electricity; multiple fuel use; energy poverty; satisfaction with the provision of electricity; quality of electricity; pricing of electricity; energy saving measures; awareness of Free Basic Electricity; civil issues and views on various policy preferences.

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/32846807

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: Energy and Environment Impacts

Subfield: Pollution

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7166877368