They claim local authorities are unfairly targetting them, impounding their vehicles for offences other drivers would only be fined for.īut the city’s mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has defended the campaign, saying it is an effort to make commuting safer for many people who use taxis to get around. The city’s minibus taxi drivers have been on strike against a recent crackdown on crimes such as driving without a licence or registration plates. News FebruSouth Africa: Broken and unequal education perpetuating poverty and inequality. Kar Hao’s death is one of five which have taken place during a week of violent protests which have erupted throughout Cape Town. ‘Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to them all.’ ‘He has worked in Scotland, England and Wales and has left fond memories with people in all corners of the country. Their tribute said: ‘He was remembered by colleagues past and present as a kind, gentle person, a dedicated and talented surgeon and a rising star of the foot and ankle world who had already made a big impact in the British and European Foot and Ankle Societies. As of 2017, South Africa was one of the twenty countries with the highest rate of unemployment in the world.A burnt bus left on a major road in Cape Town on Tuesday (Picture: AP) Unemployment is seen as a critical indicator of the state of an economy, and for South Africa, a high rate of over 25 percent could indicate a need for a shift in economic policy. The majority of the country’s gross domestic product comes from the services sector, where more than 70 percent of the employed population works. South Africa is a leading services destination, as it is one of the most industrialized countries in the continent of Africa. Many opportunities for work and leisure can be found in the urban locations of South Africa, and as such the five largest municipalities each now have over three million residents.įacing its economic strengths and drawbacks Just like urbanization, the population density within the nation has risen, reaching 46 inhabitants per square kilometer, meaning more people are sharing less space. Urbanization defines the share of urban population from the total population of a country.
In 2021, over 67.85 percent of South Africa's total population lived in urban areas and cities.
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