Tag: poverty

Lee Jae-myung’s rise from poverty to brink of South Korean presidency

Despite corruption charges, a knife attack, and political chaos, Lee Jae-myung looks…

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The poverty that haunts the country

We need to get our economy to grow and create more jobs…

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Poverty no excuse for ill-discipline

Drug use, bunking and sexual misconduct demand parental accountability, not excuses based…

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Poverty, child labour and violence push boys out of school, says Unesco

A Unesco report highlights child labour, poverty, and bullying as key drivers…

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2% growth won’t ease SA’s poverty, unemployment

Stepped-up reforms such as an improved education system are essential if South…

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Uzalo’s Mbatha: From power to poverty

The mighty have truly fallen. Mbatha, once the most cunning and manipulative…

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Mchunu says poverty makes it harder for police to combat illegal mining, as community raises concerns (VIDEOS)

As Police Minister Senzo Mchunu assessed Operation Vala Umgodi’s progress in Stilfontein,…

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Ramaphosa admits poverty challenges persist despite progress over 30 years [VIDEO]

President Ramaphosa acknowledges persistent poverty despite 30 years of progress, citing unemployment,…

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South Africa spends almost R700 billion per year on child poverty reduction – report

'Children-specific grants constituted 14% of the child poverty expenditure to the tune…

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Sassa Child Support Grant remains 30% below food poverty line, NSAAC calls for increase

'In the context of such high unemployment, social security becomes the only…

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