The coverage and quality of birth registration data in South Africa, 1998-2005
By: Statistics South Africa
Series: Report / Statistics South Africa -- no. 06-03-01 (2007)
Publisher: Statistics South Africa
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Pretoria
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9780621365252
Subjects: Registers of births; Data processing; Recording and registration; Vital Statistics
Description: Birth registration has increasingly become a policy concern in South Africa. The post-apartheid government has committed itself to issues related to the welfare of children. The South African Constitution states that every child has the right to a name and nationality from birth. The recently promulgated Children's Act also ensures a better future for children in this country. This Act makes it compulsory for children and caregivers to be in possession of a valid birth certificate in order to access government services including social grants.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.