Poverty and Inequality – the Long-lasting Effect of Apartheid in South Africa
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world
A new report by the World Bank shows that South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and some of the poverty problems in the country are directly attributed to apartheid.
At face value, it may seem as if the concept of the rainbow nation is a noble one. That is the superficial view. If you delve deeper into the dynamics of the South African society, you will realize how life is hard for the majority of blacks. South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world and that high level of poverty shows the extent of damage which the apartheid system left behind.
According to a new report by the World Bank listing 149 countries, South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world….
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