Funky, for a day at least

Article Abstract:

The new South African president, Thabo Mbkei, has been inaugurated, and he faces a number of challenges. AIDS, unemployment, poverty and crime are pressing problems, and economic growth would help bring some improvement. Growth has been hampered by the low price of gold and high rates of interest. There are also skill shortages and a low propemsity to save. Privatization is one policy that could help the economy as could a slimmer civil service and greater incentives for investment from abroad and domestic investors.

Political activity, Mbeki, Thabo

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The end of the miracle?

Article Abstract:

Economic growth in South Africa has started to decline but is likely to stabilize at a modest rate. The greatest threat to stability in South Africa is violent crime, and the government has so far taken only small steps to curb crime. Managing racial tensions is another challenge for the government.

Cover Story, Violent crimes, Race relations

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How wrong is it going?

Article Abstract:

The current pessimism in South Africa is a byproduct of problems unleashed by democracy. New social and political freedoms have resulted in crime and and other problems, dimming but not wiping out South Africa's democratic future.

Democracy, Social problems

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