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The World Cup is over. What now for South Africa?

  • Use the momentum to address social issues. (38%, 5 Votes)
  • Back to business as usual. (23%, 3 Votes)
  • A successful World Cup helps the country financially. (23%, 3 Votes)
  • Bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics! (16%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

Start Date: 13 July 2010 @ 17:14
End Date: No Expiry

How do you feel about the sound of vuvuzelas during World Cup matches?

  • Fine, I respect South African cultural traditions. (50%, 8 Votes)
  • Please make it stop! (38%, 6 Votes)
  • Great! Gives the event a buzz! (13%, 2 Votes)
  • What's the World Cup? (-1%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 16

Start Date: 17 June 2010 @ 17:05
End Date: No Expiry

Post-Copenhagen, who should take the lead role in the drive toward a sustainable future?:

  • Governments (38%, 5 Votes)
  • Individuals (31%, 4 Votes)
  • International institutions (23%, 3 Votes)
  • NGOs (8%, 1 Votes)
  • Businesses (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 13

Start Date: 21 April 2010 @ 10:12
End Date: No Expiry

Post-Copenhagen, who should take the lead role?
23 March 2010

  • Governments: 28%
  • International institutions: 20%
  • NGOs: 8%
  • Businesses: 28%
  • Individuals: 16%

Which of the following aspects of the Winter Olympics do you enjoy the most?
17 February 2010

  • Mid-air twists and turns of the freestyle skiers: 23%
  • The fine brushing techniques of the curlers: 13%
  • Figure skaters performing the triple lutz: 43%
  • The bobsled participants’ colorful outfits: 3%
  • Your country climbing in the medal count: 17%

What has been your response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti?
22 January 2010

  • “I want to help on the ground”: 14%
  • “I am organising the relief effort in my community”: 0%
  • “I made a donation”: 20%
  • “I couldn’t care less”: 9%
  • “I care but I’m not sure what to do”: 57%

How do you feel about Christmas?
18 December 2009

  • Great! I enjoy the holidays: 53%
  • I can’t wait for the presents and the food: 6%
  • It’s a depressing time for me: 8%
  • It’s a time for relection and prayer: 25%
  • I do not celebrate Christmas…: 4%
  • I couldn’t care less: 6%

(Imagine) You’re unemployed. What do you do?
25 November 2009

  • Stay home and wait: 3%
  • Go back to school/university: 24%
  • Get free trainings from government employment authorities: 34%
  • Moonlight (work while not being declared): 18%
  • Create my own business: 22%

Have you seen alcohol advertising online? If yes, where most often?
23 October 2009

  • Yes, in pop-ups: 8%
  • Yes, on banners: 31%
  • Yes, on a dedicated page on a social network: 13%
  • No, never: 48%

Should the burqa be banned in Europe?
25 September 2009

  • Yes.  It is a violation of women’s rights: 28%
  • Yes. It is not part of European culture: 12%
  • No. Banning it would forde some women to stay home: 11%
  • No. It is a matter of personal choice and freedom: 49%

In summer, you are most likely to…?
21 August 2009

  • …rock around the clock at 10 different festivals: 10%
  • …overdose on culture in European cities: 33%
  • …tan during day and dance the night away: 26%
  • …go down a whitewater river and hang upside down from a cliff: 13%
  • …continue the daily routine: 18%

Would you consider volunteering?
7 June 2009

  • yes of course, it’s a great life experience: 60%
  • yes, if I have time: 21%
  • I don’t know where to get info about volunteering opportunities: 10%
  • no way, I don’t work for free: 9%