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Inequality In South Africa

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Food insecurity: Households typically move through stages: worrying about running out of food; cutting portions or compromising diet quality; skipping meals; and ultimately going a whole day without eating. Photo: File
CHILD HUNGER

Hunger rising sharply across SA households

South Africa’s hunger crisis is deepening, with millions of households skipping meals and children facing severe deprivation, a new report warns

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance. (Screenshot: YouTube)
AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION

Unequal society burdens South Africa’s tax system, says Sars head

Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
5 min read
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
It is important that a national dialogue be structured to allow for a protracted and open space for talking and listening.
CODESA PROCEEDINGS

Building a people-powered plan for South Africa through national dialogue

A national dialogue offers the opportunity to unite South Africans around a common vision, thereby giving rise to a people of national unity

  • Klaus Kotze
7 min read