New CPI Weights released

On 1 July 2008 Statistics South Africa will release the new weights for the Consumer Price Index.

The new weights will be released on their website and at an information session in Johannesburg, with a second information session in Cape Town.

In addition to an explanation of the new weights, Stats SA will also provide details on some methodological changes planned for the CPI. Both the new weights and the methodological changes only become effective with the January 2009 CPI release.

The sessions are open to the media and other users of the CPI.
Gauteng
Date: 1 July 2008
Time: 09h30 – 13h00
Venue: Indaba Hotel, Fourways
Cost: Free

Please RSVP with STATSSA before Wednesday 25 June 2008 by emailling rsvp@statssa.gov.za, indicating which meeting (Cape Town or Gauteng) you would like to attend. (Venue details will be forwarded once your RSVP has been received.)