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2 ways covid 19 has exposed social injustice in south african communities

Answer 1

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The pandemic has unearthed South Africa's stark social and economic differences between rich and poor. Experts say the crisis has worsened the country's ailing economy, as the government flounders to find a solution

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South Africa's economy has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving the majority of the country's population frustrated as the future looks increasingly uncertain.

With the official tally at over 50,000, South Africa has recorded more coronavirus cases than any other country in sub-Saharan Africa. The number of deaths has now surpassed 1,000.

"The situation is unfolding and it's very problematic because the worst is still to come," DW correspondent Adrian Kriesch said from Cape Town, the worst-hit region in South Africa.

"We're seeing an exponential growth of cases in Western Cape at the moment. We will probably reach the peak by the end of this month."

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Answer 2

COVID-19 has exposed fault lines in both rich and poor countries. From failing public healthcare systems to racial inequality, the pandemic has laid bare unjust and inequitable structures that are failing the most vulnerable and marginalised groups. Poverty levels are rising globally. Between 88 million and 115 million more people were pushed into poverty in 2020 because of the pandemic, according to the World Bank.

In South Africa, the pandemic exacerbated inequality levels. This was evident during the protests and looting of shops that took place in major South African cities, including Johannesburg and Durban, after the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. The riots left more than 200 people dead, and many political analysts claimed the riots were orchestrated by Zuma’s supporters who felt that he was being politically targeted. Even President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the riots were an “insurrection” aimed at destroying the country’s economy and infrastructure.

But the emerging consensus now about the true cause of the riots is South Africa’s deeply fractured society, which has not completely healed from the wounds of apartheid. Television footage showed looters stealing essential items like food and pampers, suggesting that much of the looting was spontaneous and opportunistic, rather than organised. The unrest revealed a county with a sizeable number of people dealing with poverty and hunger.

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