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In 1994 South Africa saw the end of apartheid. The new era of political freedom was seen as the foundation for economic prosperity and inclusion. The last two decades have seen mixed results. Economic growth has been volatile. While inequalities in public services have been reduced, income inequality has increased, and poverty has remained stagnant.
Rural development read moreThis has become routine: assassination, death threats and harassment show the impunity of corrupt elites and their hired guns who stop at nothing to silence those who threaten their plunder.
So tired of our clients facing death and threats with no arrests.
So stunned that @MbalulaFikile claimed Nonhle Mbuthuma had a 'hidden agenda' for defending her ancestral land at Xolobeni.
So shocked by @SANRAL_za's falsehoods.
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https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-11-26-sanrals-toll-road-through-the-wild-coast-is-littered-with-falsehoods-and-misdirections/
BUSINESS MAVERICK: Drilling company strikes new-look empowerment deal — The deal applies to 43 households in the community who are to be resettled and gives each a direct equity stake in Hall Core Waterberg. This includes voting rights and control. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-11-26-drilling-company-strikes-new-look-empowerment-deal-mothlotlo-people-get-direct-equity/
Urgent action is required to oppose xenophobia: "As xenophobic rhetoric from both factions of the ANC – and the state – escalates, there are two deeply disturbing parallel developments. One is how xenophobia is being normalised across society." https://www.newframe.com/urgent-action-is-required-to-oppose-xenophobia/
Over 14,000 people estimated to be living on the streets of Cape Town https://www.groundup.org.za/article/over-14000-people-live-streets-cape-town/
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