Date
99 = Missing data

Satisfaction with economic conditions
1 = Very dissatisfied
2 = Dissatisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Satisfied
5 = Very satisfied
6 = Don't know
99 = Missing data

Evaluations of economic conditions
1 = Much worse
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Better
5 = Much better
6 = Don't know
99 = Missing data

How do you currently obtain food
22 = Know someone who helps me get govt assistance
24 = Pretend to be eligible for govt assistance

How do you currently obtain health care?
27 = Pretend I'm eligible for govt assistance

Is there a nearby school which your kids could attend?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
99 = Missing data

How often have you gone without enough food to eat?
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
5 = Don't know
6 = Not applicable
99 = Missing data

How often do you attend church group meetings?
1 = Never
2 = Once or twice
3 = A few times
4 = Often
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing data

People more responsible for well-being VS govt. responsibilt
1 = Well-being = own responsibility : Agree strongly
2 = Well-being = own responsibility : Agree somewhat
3 = Well-being = govt responsibility : Agree somewhat
4 = Well-being = govt responsibility : Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Free to earn VS limited income
1 = Free to earn : Agree strongly
2 = Free to earn : Agree somewhat
3 = Limit income: Agree somewhat
4 = Limit income: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Start own business VS govt. employment.
1 = Create jobs -start businesses- : Agree strongly
2 = Create jobs -start businesses- : Agree somewhat
3 = Govt provide employment -- : Agree somewhat
4 = Govt provide employment -- : Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

New business risky VS invest to start business
1 = Too risky to start businesses- : Agree strongly
2 = Too risky to start businesses- : Agree somewhat
3 = Invest to make business succeed: Agree somewhat
4 = Invest to make business succeed: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Who should take responsibilty for schools and clinics?
1 = Govt
2 = Private business
3 = Individuals
4 = Govt & business
5 = Govt & individuals
6 = Business & individuals
7 = All three
8 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Variety of goods at high prices VS shortages at low prices?
1 = Better to have variety : Agree strongly
2 = Better to have variety : Agree somewhat
3 = Better to have low prices: Agree somewhat
4 = Better to have low prices: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Free health care, low stds VS pay for better health care
1 = Free medicine better : Agree strongly
2 = Free medicine better : Agree somewhat
3 = Improved health better: Agree somewhat
4 = Improved health better: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Keep govt employees VS retrench govt employees
1 = Keep govt employees : Agree strongly
2 = Keep govt employees : Agree somewhat
3 = Retrench govt employees: Agree somewhat
4 = Retrench govt employees: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Govt owns factories VS privatization
1 = Govt should retain factories : Agree strongly
2 = Govt should retain factories : Agree somewhat
3 = Govt should sell factories : Agree somewhat
4 = Govt should sell factories : Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

What does democracy mean?
8 = Different groups must have different rights
139 = rubbish that children can do what they want

Who is the Prime Minister?
1 = Don't know
2 = Know but can't remember
3 = Right answer
4 = Wrong answer
5 = Could not determine
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data
132 = Social welfare and good health
133 = Prosperity and good health
134 = Difficulty
135 = LCD governance
136 = Government should listen to the people
137 = Free access to resources
138 = Government
140 = Nation must be self reliant
141 = Business
142 = Improvement of the youth
143 = Rubbish that says children should do whatever they want
144 = Governing power be brought down to nation
145 = To fulfil their own plans
146 = Equal sharing of jobs/responsibilities
147 = People

Who is the minister of finance?
1 = Don't know
2 = Know but can't remember
3 = Right answer
4 = Wrong answer
5 = Could not determine
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Have you contacted govt official or political party official
1 = No
2 = Once or twice
3 = A few times
4 = Frequently
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

What type of official did you contact?
1 = local councillor
2 = Regional/Prov representative
3 = MP
4 = Council meeting/hearing
5 = Regional/Prov meeting
6 = Nat parliament meeting
7 = Nat govt meeting/hearing
8 = Local council official
9 = Regional/Prov official
10 = Nat govt official/civil servant
11 = Party official
97 = No contact
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

What type of official did you contact?
1 = local councillor
2 = Regional/Prov representative
3 = MP
4 = Council meeting/hearing
5 = Regional/Prov meeting
6 = Nat parliament meeting
7 = Nat govt meeting/hearing
8 = Local council official
9 = Regional/Prov official
10 = Nat govt official/civil servant
11 = Party official
96 = No further answers
97 = No contact
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Paid a govt. official to get a job?
1 = Never
2 = Once or twice
3 = A few times
4 = Often
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

What type of influential person did you contact?
1 = Church leader
2 = Community leader
3 = Trade union official
4 = Traditional leader
5 = Traditional council meeting
97 = No contact
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

Do you have a local traditional leader, chief or headman?
1 = Yes
2 = No
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Local chiefs interest in people?
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Not very interested
3 = Interested
4 = Very interested
5 = Haven't heard enough
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

How much of the time can local chief be trusted?
1 = Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Most times
4 = Always
5 = Haven't heard enough
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

How many chiefs or traditional leaders are involved in corruption?
1 = Almost all
2 = Most/ a lot
3 = A few/some
4 = Almost none
5 = Have'nt heard enough
97 = Not applicble
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How often do you get news from radio?
1 = Everyday
2 = Few times a week
3 = Few times a month
4 = Less than once a month
5 = Never
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

Most people can be trusted Vs you must be careful of people?
1 = Most people can be trusted
2 = Can't be too careful
3 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Discuss political matters with friends?
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Never
4 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Do you follow what is happening in govt and public affairs?
1 = Always/most of the time
2 = Some of the time
3 = Now & then
4 = Hardly
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Feel that you have little or no control over life?
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Disagree
5 = Strongly disagree
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Way you vote makes a difference VS no difference?
1 = Voting won't improve things : Agree strongly
2 = Voting won't improve things : Agree somewhat
3 = Voting will improve things : Agree somewhat
4 = Voting will improve things : Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Who is in power makes a difference VS no difference?
1 = Who is in power makes a difference : Agree strongly
2 = Who is in power makes a difference: Agree somewhat
3 = Who is in power doesn't matter : Agree somewhat
4 = Who is in power doesn't matter: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Freeness and fairness of last national elections?
1 = Completely free & fair
2 = Free & fair with minor problems
3 = Free & fair with major problems
4 = Not free & fair
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Most important problems to be addressed by govt.
171 = Lack of co-operation between political parties
174 = Increased govt assistance (seed & fertiliser)
192 = Govt should help with school fees for girls
194 = Civil service doctors must take jobs seriously
218 = Prices of essential commodoties too high
219 = Late distribution of agricultural inputs
232 = leave politics for other forms of governance
239 = wives of soldiers killed in 1998 given money

Rating of previous system govt
0 = Worst form
10 = Best form
99 = Missing data

Rating of future system
220 = Politics should be run in straight manner
221 = SADC should be expelled out of the country
222 = Livestock security be administered by the government
226 = Leave politics and try other means of governance
233 = Wives of Basotho soldiers killed in 1998 should be given mon
253 = Less or no freedom for women in their household
256 = Basotho be governed as they were in old days
262 = Stop misusing children from cattle posts to topple the gover
265 = People should not have freedom to destroy government

Anyone can freely say what they think?
1 = Much worse
2 = Worse
3 = About the same
4 = Better
5 = Much better
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

One party to stand for elections and hold office?
1 = Strongly disapprove
2 = Disapprove
3 = Neither approve nor disapprove
4 = Approve
5 = Strongly approve
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Govt elected by accepted procedures?
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = Disagree
3 = Neither agree nor disagree
4 = Agree
5 = Strongly agree
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How well is govt creating jobs?
1 = Very well
2 = Fairly well
3 = Not very well
4 = Not at all well
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How interested is the Prime Minister in your well-being?
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Not very interested
3 = Interested
4 = Very interested
5 = Haven't heard enough to know
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

How much trust the Prime Minister to do what is right?
1 = Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Most times
4 = Always
5 = Haven't heard enough
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

President's job performance?
1 = Strongly disapprove
2 = Disapprove
3 = Approve
4 = Strongly approve
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How many govt officials involved in corruption?
1 = Almost all
2 = Most/ a lot
3 = A few/some
4 = Almost none
5 = Have'nt heard enough
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How many members of parliament involved in corruption?
1 = Almost all
2 = Most/ a lot
3 = A few/some
4 = Almost none
5 = Haven't heard enough
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How interested is your local councillor in your well-being?
1 = Not at all interested
2 = Not very interested
3 = Interested
4 = Very interested
5 = Haven't heard enough to know
6 = Not applicable for my area
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

How much trust your local govt?
1 = Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Most times
4 = Always
5 = Haven't heard enough
6 = Not applicable for my area
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Local govt. job performance?
1 = Strongly disapprove
2 = Disapprove
3 = Approve
4 = Strongly approve
5 = Don't know
6 = Not applicable for my area
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How many local govt. officials involved in corruption?
1 = Almost all
2 = Most/ a lot
3 = A few/some
4 = Almost none
5 = Have'nt heard enough
6 = Not applicable for my area
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Comparison of current and past govt effectiveness
1 = Much more
2 = More
3 = About the same
4 = Less
5 = Much less
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How much trust govt press or newspapers?
1 = Never
2 = Sometimes
3 = Most times
4 = Always
5 = Haven't heard enough
6 = Not asked in this country
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How much trust independent press or newspapers?
1 = Never
2 = Some of the time
3 = Most of the time
4 = Always
5 = Don't know
99 = Missing data

Preference for democratic VS non-democratic govt
1 = Democracy always preferable
2 = Non-democratic govt can be preferable
3 = Makes no difference
4 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Have you heard about govt's Economic Structural Adjustment Propram?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Economic structural adjustment programme's effect on your life?
1 = A lot worse
2 = Worse
3 = No effect
4 = Better
5 = A lot better
6 = Don't know
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

ESAP has helped VS hurt most people
1 = ESAP has helped most people: Agree strongly
2 = ESAP has helped most people: Agree somewhat
3 = ESAP has hurt most people: Agree somewhat
4 = ESAP has hurt most people: Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Identity treated fairly
1 = Always
2 = To a large extent
3 = Some extent
4 = Hardly
5 = Never
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Is govt more or less interested in what your group has to say?
1 = Much less interested
2 = Less interested
3 = About the same
4 = More Interested
5 = Much more interested
6 = Don't know
97 = N/A
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Govt represents interests of all Basotho or just one group
1 = All
2 = One group
3 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Which group's interest is mostly represented by govt.?
80 = United Democratic Front constituencies (Malawi)
83 = United Democratic Front/UDF members (Malawi)

Which is true for you with regards to 1998 national election
1 = I decided not to vote
2 = Unable to vote
3 = I voted
4 = No election in my area
5 = Can't remember
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Address problems facing the community with others?
1 = Often
2 = A few times
3 = Once or twice
4 = Would do it if I had the chance
5 = Would never do this
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

Claimed govt benefits to which you are not entitled?
1 = Often
2 = A few times
3 = Once or twice
4 = Would do it if I had the chance
5 = Would never do this
6 = Don't know
7 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

Avoid paying development levy or property taxes?
1 = Often
2 = A few times
3 = Once or twice
4 = Would do it if I had the chance
5 = Would never do this
6 = Don't know
7 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Attend a demostartion or protest march
1 = Often
2 = A few times
3 = Once or twice
4 = Would do it if I had the chance
5 = Would never do this
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Spport for shutting down media?
1 = Strongly support
2 = Support
3 = Neither support nor oppose
4 = Oppose
5 = Strongly oppose
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Response to shutting down media.
1 = Do nothing
2 = Speak to others
3 = Write to newspaper
4 = Phone radio/TV
5 = Contact govt official
6 = Join march/demonstration
7 = Don't know
8 = Other
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Response to shutting down media.
1 = Do nothing
2 = Speak to others
3 = Write to newspaper
4 = Phone radio/TV
5 = Contact govt official
6 = Join march/demonstration
7 = Don't know
8 = Other
96 = No further answer
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Response to shutting down media.
1 = Do nothing
2 = Speak to others
3 = Write to newspaper
4 = Phone radio/TV
5 = Contact govt official
6 = Join march/demonstration
7 = Don't know
96 = No further answer
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Patience to deal with problems VS solve now
1 = Will take years to deal with problems : Agree strongly
2 = Will take years to deal with problems : Agree somewhat
3 = Ought to deal with problems now : Agree somewhat
4 = Ought to deal with problems now : Agree strongly
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Democratic society and majority rule?
1 = Absolutely essential
2 = Important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not important at all
5 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Need a strong leader VS Democracy is always best?
1 = Need a strong leader: Strongly agree
2 = Need a strong leader: Agree
3 = Democracy always best: Agree
4 = Democracy always best: Strongly Agree
5 = Don't know
6 = Do not agree with either
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Is Lesotho democratic?
1 = Completely democratic
2 = democratic with minor exceptions
3 = democratic with major exceptions
4 = Not a democracy
5 = Don't understand question
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

How satisfied are you with democracy in Lesotho?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Fairly Satisfied
3 = Not very satisfied
4 = Not at all satisfied
5 = Not a democracy
6 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Most important changes about way country is governed?
3 = Ruling of country by constitutional laws
9 = Availability of basic needs ( Water,electricity )
14 = Govt officials must visit all parts of country
41 = Ex-plan fighters must get jobs & privileges
42 = More control over personal rights by govt
43 = Less control over personal rights by govt
50 = People should live by traditional customs
62 = People should be free to join any pol party
81 = Quality of educ /Educ should be improved
82 = Dept of corruption should be independent
88 = Reduce election period from 5 to 2 years
95 = Discourage promotions of failed students
124 = National development to cover entire area
128 = Competition between informal + formal markets must stop
144 = Equal rights for all regardless of political affiliation or
146 = Everybody be elected not only the educated
147 = Release all current soldiers and employ new ones
156 = Impose high or heavy judgement on criminals
159 = Civil servants should never attend politics
160 = There should be no border between Lesotho and South Africa
162 = Government should stop privatising its properties
163 = Donation be meant for needy people not those who can afford
168 = Discrimination according to party politics be stopped
174 = Adoption parl candidates to be transparent
175 = Appointment of Mayor should be transparent
176 = Implemenation of fiscal & monetary policies
181 = Mayors to be elected by universal suffrage
185 = All people should have access to basic needs
190 = Effective implementation of gov policies
191 = Appointment of judges should be reviewed
199 = Respond to civil servants needs with concern
243 = elected government allowed to do its work
258 = soldiers look for animals in cattle posts
263 = clear division between government and traditional chiefs
265 = limit peoples freedom to do what they want

Are you close to any political party?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Which party are you close to?
19 = National Democratic Alliance of Zimbabwe

How close do you feel to this party?
1 = Very close
2 = Somewhat close
3 = Not very close
4 = Don't know
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

What is your home language?
1 = Afrikaans
2 = Chewa
3 = Chinyungwe
4 = Chisena
5 = Damara
6 = English
7 = German
8 = Nama
9 = Ndebele
10 = Oshiwambo
11 = Otjiherero
12 = Portueguese
13 = Rukwangali
14 = Sesotho,Sotho, S.Sotho
15 = Setswana/Tswana
16 = Silozi
17 = Shangaan/Tsonga/Ronga/Tswa
18 = Shona
19 = Swahili
20 = Swazi
21 = Venda
22 = Xhosa
23 = Zulu
24 = Sepedi/N.Sotho
25 = Other
99 = Missing data

What is the highest grade,std,form completed?
1 = No formal schooling
2 = Some Primary school
3 = Primary school completed
4 = Some high school
5 = High school completed
6 = Some University/college
7 = University/college completed
8 = Post-grad
9 = Other post matric qualifications
10 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Is your job part-time or full-time or are you looking for work?
1 = No (Not looking)
2 = No (looking)
3 = Yes, part-time (not looking)
4 = Yes, part-time (looking)
5 = Yes, full-time (not looking)
6 = Yes, full-time (looking)
7 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

For how many months were you unemployed?
0 = None
1 = 1 month
2 = 2 months
3 = 3 months
4 = 4 months
5 = 5 months
6 = 6 months
7 = 7 months
8 = 8 months
9 = 9 months
10 = 10 months
11 = 11 months
12 = 12 months
13 = Don't know
97 = Not applicable
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

Do you do regular work without cash pay?
1 = No
2 = Raising children (part-time)
3 = Raising children (full-time)
4 = Cleaning (part-time)
5 = Cleaning (full-time)
6 = Looking after animals (part-time)
7 = Looking after animals (full-time)
8 = Growing food (part-time)
9 = Growing food (full-time)
10 = Volunteer work (part-time)
11 = Volunteer work (full-time)
12 = Other
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Type of occupation?
1 = Employer,10+ employees
2 = Employer, <10 employees
3 = Professional
4 = Supervisor (office workers)
5 = Non-manual office worker
6 = Foreman/supervisor
7 = Skilled manual worker (formal sector)
8 = Skilled manual worker (informal sector)
9 = Unskilled manual worker (Formal sector)
10 = Unskilled manual worker (Informal sector)
11 = Miner
12 = Commercial farmer
13 = Subsistence farmer
14 = Farmworker
15 = Domestic/maid
16 = Armed services/police
17 = Student
18 = Housewife
19 = Disabled
20 = Never had a job
21 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing

How often without cash income
1 = often
2 = sometimes
3 = rarely
4 = never
5 = don't know
99 = Missing data

Do you know of a close friend or relative who died of AIDS?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Will not say
4 = Don't know
98 = Refused
99 = Missing data

Country
1 = Botswana
2 = Malawi
3 = Namibia
4 = Zambia
5 = Zimbabwe
6 = Lesotho
99 = Missing data

Respondent's gender?
1 = Female
2 = Male
99 = Missing data

Responden't race?
1 = Black/African
2 = White/European
3 = Coloured
4 = Indian
5 = Chinese/Japanese/Asian
6 = Could not tell
99 = Missing data

Did respondent have missing limbs?
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Couldn't tell
99 = Missing data

What type of shelter does respondent live in?
1 = Non-traditional (formal house)
2 = Traditional hut (rondavel)
3 = Temporary structure (shack) - separate plot
4 = Temporary structure (shack) - backyard
5 = Temporary structure (shed) - separate plot
6 = Temporary structure (shed) - backyard
7 = Flat in bloc of flats
8 = Room in backyard
9 = Room in hotel/hostel
10 = Other
99 = Missing data

What was roof made of?
1 = Metal
2 = Tiles
3 = Shingles
4 = Thatch
5 = Plastic sheets
6 = Asbestos
7 = Multiple materials
8 = Could not tell
99 = Missing data

Other adults present listening during the interview?
1 = No one
2 = Spouse
3 = Children
4 = A few others
5 = Small crowd
99 = Missing data

Did respondent consult others for information to answer questions?
1 = Yes
2 = No
99 = Missing data

What proportion of questions did respondent struggle to answer?
1 = All
2 = Most
3 = Some
4 = Few
5 = None
99 = Missing data

Where was interview conducted?
1 = Inside
2 = Outside
3 = Both
99 = Missing data

What was resondent's attitude?
1 = Friendly
2 = Inbetween
3 = Hostile
99 = Missing data

What was respondent's attitude?
1 = Interested
2 = Inbetween
3 = Bored
99 = Missing data

What was respondent's attitude during interview?
1 = Co-operative
2 = Inbetween
3 = Unco-operative
99 = Missing data

What was respondent's attitude during interview?
1 = Patient
2 = Inbetween
3 = Impatient
99 = Missing data

What was respondent's attitude during interview?
1 = At ease
2 = Inbetween
3 = Suspicious
99 = Missing data

What was respondent's attitude during interview?
1 = Honest
2 = Inbetween
3 = Misleading
99 = Missing data

Anything else significant happen during interview?
1 = Facial expressions revealed hesitance
2 = Wanted to be paid for time wasted
3 = she brought a watch to check the time
4 = Singing songs she used to sing at the Palace
5 = Neighbours wanted to know what was happening
6 = Had to leave and interview finished there after
7 = Crime stop association came to the interview for some questi
8 = Had to explain I am not a political representative
9 = Interview lost interest and started answering for the sake o
10 = I was called a burglar
11 = Chief
12 = Respondent did not understand concept of questionnaire
13 = Thought interviewers were offering employment
14 = Family interrupted interviews
15 = Respondent thought interviewer was satanist
98 = Refused to answer
99 = Missing data

Do you come from rural or urban area?
1 = Rural
2 = Urban
99 = Missing data

Interviewer's home language?
1 = Afrikaans
2 = Chewa
3 = Chinyungwe
4 = Chisena
5 = Damara
6 = English
7 = German
8 = Nama
9 = Ndebele
10 = Oshiwambo
11 = Otjiherero
12 = Portueguese
13 = Rukwangali
14 = Sesotho,Sotho, S.Sotho
15 = Setswana/Tswana
16 = Silozi
17 = Shangaan/Tsonga/Ronga/Tswa
18 = Shona
19 = Swahili
20 = Swazi
21 = Venda
22 = Xhosa
23 = Zulu
24 = Sepedi/N.Sotho
25 = Other

Interviewer's race?
1 = Black/African
2 = White/European
3 = Coloured
4 = Indian
5 = Chinese/Japanese/Asian
6 = Could not tell

How many formal houses in PSU?
1 = All
2 = Most
3 = Some
4 = None
5 = Can't determine
99 = Missing data

Type of area in which interview was conducted in?
1 = Urban (formal)
2 = Suburban (formal)
3 = Township/town
4 = Rural township/town
5 = Rural village
6 = Rural cluster/kraal
7 = urban non-permanent shack camp
8 = Rural non-permanent shack camp
9 = Can't deteremine
99 = Missing data

How much of the last 10km was graded sand/dirt roads?
1 = 0 kms
2 = <5 kms
3 = 5-10 kms
4 = All
99 = Missing data

Desired relation to South Africa
1 = under one government
2 = freedom of movement
3 = total independence
4 = don't know
99 = Missing data

How to join Lesotho and South Africa
1 = Lesotho new province
2 = Lesotho in Free State
3 = Free State in Lesotho
4 = don't know
97 = Not applicable
99 = Missing data

How are parliamentarians elected
1 = don't know
2 = members from winning party in constituency
3 = proportional representation
4 = vote
5 = every party to be represented whether or not it won seats
6 = parties contest in constituencies
7 = Appointed
8 = To be elected by the people
9 = They are nominated
10 = Their education
11 = None
12 = Currently used method
13 = Majority rule
14 = Nominees from senate
15 = Look at kind of work but not alcoholics
16 = Prime minister elects
17 = Through general elections
18 = Non proportional representation
19 = It depends on which political party wins
20 = Big association should elect people
21 = I am satisfied presently
22 = People with love and compassion for the people
23 = Can be elected by the chiefs
24 = Parliament should be abolished
25 = People with capability to improve country economy
26 = Nomination based on qualities
27 = Candidates in constituencies and then nominated by king
28 = Gathering people
29 = Appointed by chairman
99 = Missing data

Opinion of South African intervention
1 = good and necessary
2 = necessary but badly done
3 = neutral
4 = unnecessary but helpful
5 = unnecessary and badly done
6 = violation of Lesotho constitution
7 = don't know
99 = Missing data

Monthly income in 100s
999 = Missing data

Marital status
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Widow/Widower
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Living together
99 = Missing data