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The views about the wealthy contributing to inequality are held mainly by people on the ideological left, although many on the right agree, according to the findings.
DISCRIMINATION INEQUALITY

Survey finds that wealthy influence, racial inequality and education drive economic divide

60% of respondents across 36 countries believe the political influence of the wealthy significantly contributes to economic inequality

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
Black exceptionalism reinforces negative racial stereotypes and obscures the systemic and structural barriers that black people face daily
BLACK EXCELLENCE

Against ‘Black excellence’

Black exceptionalism reinforces negative racial stereotypes and obscures the systemic and structural barriers that black people face daily

  • Akanimo Andrew Akpan
9 min read
Seeds of change: When Erasmus Sefoloshe started farming in Groblersdal, there was a politicised dispute over access to a canal, but his white neighbour has since loaned him money to settle his water bill. (Lucas Ledwaba)
APARTHEID

Growing culture: Brothers on the land, together under the sun

Some black and white farmers are working together in the name of progress in a sector that has long been associated with racial exclusion and the abuse of black people

  • Lucas Ledwaba
8 min read