Inequality

Ramaphosa Should Focus on Inequality Rather Than Squeezing Poor People

South Africans are still to see what the new dawn promised by its President Cyril Ramaphosa will bring, or if it will even break. Long jail sentences for those that have looted the country would be a good thing. But it’s not yet clear if...

David Dickinson·over 4 years ago

A Unique Picture of Migration Patterns in South Africa Can Help Urban Planning

Economic disparities, inequality and unemployment, particularly among young people, remain pervasive in South Africa. Lack of access to services and inadequate living conditions also affect people’s quality of life, health and well-being...

Mark A. Collinson & Carren Ginsburg·over 4 years ago

South African policies go some way to tackling poverty and inequality. But more is needed

South Africa is one of the most unequal societies in the world. More than 50% of the population live in poverty. Despite notable gains in poverty reduction post-apartheid, poverty levels have remained consistently highest among women,...

Sophie Plagerson·over 3 years ago

South Africa’s power crisis: going off the grid works for the wealthy – but could deepen injustice for the poor

South Africa’s current electricity crisis has been described as “a perfect storm”. A number of factors have converged to reach this point: an ageing and inadequately maintained fleet of coal power stations, delays in upgrading the Koeber...

Christina Culwick Senior researcher, urban sustainability transitions, environmental governance and resilience, Gauteng City-Region Observatory & Samkelisiwe Khanyile Researcher, Gauteng City-Region Observatory·about 1 year ago

South Africa’s Crossroad: Reclaiming The Dream!

"You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be." This quotation by American author, spiritual leader, and political activist Marianne Williamson points to the importance of shifting the way we think to bring fo...

Musa Mdunge ·over 2 years ago

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