Two-thirds of South Africa’s population in absolute poverty, with one-third unemployed

The African National Congress’s role is the culmination of the class function it performed during the transition from ...
Independent Online

Growth is no answer to poverty – report

SOUTH Africa is an example of how flawed a poverty reduction strategy focused solely on economic growth can be, according to a report published last week as the Group of 20 (G20) finance ministers met ...
Politicsweb

Decline in SA’s poverty levels welcomed - Government

Government welcomes the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa, which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past seventeen years. The ...
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South Africa: Government Welcomes Decline in Poverty Levels

Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years.

Examining poverty trends in South Africa: What Stats SA reports vs. grassroots realities

Explore the significant disparities between Stats SA's poverty statistics and the lived experiences of South Africans, ...
The Mail & Guardian

Abalone trafficking fuels crime and coastal poverty in South Africa

Illegal trade has devastated populations, fuelled organised crime, and deepened poverty in coastal communities, while law ...
Independent Online

Addressing period poverty in South Africa’s education system

The challenge of period poverty remains a barrier for many girl learners in South Africa, restricting their access to quality education and undermining their dignity. However, the Department of Basic ...

South Africa still fighting poverty despite two decades of progress

South Africa has made slow but steady progress in reducing poverty over the past two decades, according to the latest Poverty Trends Report from Statistics South Africa. The third edition of the ...