This source goes into the descrepencies of this report the LSM in South Africa
LSM 1 – 4 – least access to wealth
Primary to some high school completed.
Mostly Urban or Rural (i.e., not suburban).
Household is traditional hut to matchbox house or shack.
Salary ranges from R1,363 to R3,138 per month (approximately US $85 - $200).
Media: Commercial radio is a major channel of communication with African Languages Services (ALS), TV with minimal channels, and minimal outdoor life.
General: Minimal access to services, minimal ownership of durables except radio sets and stoves, low income transactional “Mzansi” bank account, minimal participation in economic activities, some electricity, hot plates, water on plot or communal, non-flush toilet, TV sets. Activities: Attend gatherings, go to night clubs.
LSM 5 – 7
High school and/or some higher education.
Mostly Urban or Rural (i.e., not suburban).
Salary ranges from R4,165 to R11,263 per month (approximately US $260 - $700)
LSM 8 – 10
most access to wealth
High school and higher schooling.
Mostly Urban and Suburban.
Salary ranges from R13,210 to R32,521 per month (approximately US $825 - $2,000).
Media: Wide range of commercial and community radio, wide range of TV channels, daily or weekly newspapers, magazines, accessed internet, cinema and outdoor life.
General: Full access to services and bank accounts, full ownership of durables such as cars, furniture, and appliances; participation in any leisure activities of interest and access to all economic activities.
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