Introduction
Many young men are becoming izinkabi (contract killers/hitmen) in South Africa. However, it is worth noting that poverty is …
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Understanding Poverty and Quality Education
Introduction
Educational poverty is identified in classes that cannot accommodate a particular number of pupils, often due to outdated textbooks, …
Is Destitution a Violation of Human Rights? A Botswana Perspective
Introduction
In a country often celebrated as the “diamond success of Africa,” the persistence of destitution is a puzzling concern. …
Hunger and Ecology: The African Dilemma
Introduction
A hungry stomach knows nothing of ecology. In the daily life of many Africans burdened by poverty, ecological concerns …
Africa’s Resource Curse: Wealth in Resources, Poverty in People
Introduction
Africa’s wealth in natural resources has long been touted as a blessing, but the reality is far more complex. …
How Poverty Among Young Girls Contributes to the Proliferation of HIV & AIDS
Introduction
Due to issues of gendered poverty in rural communities that affect mostly young women, many young women opt to …
How the Issue of Not Having Identity Documents Exposes Some Young Adults to Unemployment & Poverty in South Africa?
Introduction
While many young adults in post-apartheid South Africa do manage to get identity documents (IDs) at an early age, …
How Education Can Help Alleviate Poverty
Introduction
Depending on the context, different people use different tools in an attempt to fight poverty and change their lives. …
Why doesn’t Africa fully benefit from its natural riches?
The African continent is a paradox. According to a UN report in 2021, 490 million people in Africa live in …