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Why is there so much poverty in South Africa?

Why does poverty remain so entrenched in South Africa? This entry maps the explanations — extreme inequality, low intergenerational mobility, and the enduring legacy of colonialism and apartheid.

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There are high levels of inequality in South Africa

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There are low levels of intergenerational mobility in South Africa

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Colonialist legacy contributes to high levels of poverty in South Africa