The use of the web is here to stay, it’s gaining popularity and is set to further entrench itself as a credible social and business tool. According to the numbers published on http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats1.htm the SA population is stated as 48,782,755, of which 4,590,000 are Internet users. That equates to 9.4% of the population and a growth of 91.3% since 2000 (In December 2000 there were 2,400,000 Internet users in SA.)

For more statistical information on how the Internet fits into the global village visit http://www.internetworldstats.com/stats.htm. The information is broken down into the main world regions and by country. Well worth the visit.