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Food insecurity: Households typically move through stages: worrying about running out of food; cutting portions or compromising diet quality; skipping meals; and ultimately going a whole day without eating. Photo: File

Hunger rising sharply across SA households

South Africa’s hunger crisis is deepening, with millions of households skipping meals and children facing severe deprivation, a new report warns

  • Sheree Bega
7 min read
Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance. (Screenshot: YouTube)

Unequal society burdens South Africa’s tax system, says Sars head

Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
The views about the wealthy contributing to inequality are held mainly by people on the ideological left, although many on the right agree, according to the findings.

Survey finds that wealthy influence, racial inequality and education drive economic divide

60% of respondents across 36 countries believe the political influence of the wealthy significantly contributes to economic inequality

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read