South Africa - Economic and Social inequalities Flashcards
What do the New Growth Path aim to create?
5 million jobs and reduce the unemployment to 15% by 2020
What is the unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds?
50%
What has BEE helped black people do?
Gain entrepreneurship and employment
It requires a company in the public sector with 50+ employees - must have a racial balance
What is wrong with BEE?
It has now discriminated against Whites and Asians
What is the current unemployment rate in SA?
25%
How many murders are there a day?
45 murders a day but has increased from 43 a day
From 2002 - 2010 what was added to SA?
10,000 additional police officers- this has helped reduce the robbery but crime has increased in other areas.
What are SA doing do reduce racial inequality?
employing more black people into the police force
What did SA provide for the police officers?
Better pay
Better training
Better working conditions
What did the SA want to achieve with the police force?
To increase it to 183,000 well qualified police officers
What percentage relies on primary health care?
-SA
80% to meet their basic needs
How many SA have access to clean water?
11 million
What is Mandela sandwich?
Helping 6 million school children improve their nutrition and school attendance
What do under 6 year olds receive in SA?
Immunisation and free health care
How many PHC clinic were built or upgraded in SA?
3,500
