ABC National Radio: Violence and inequality—how the end of apartheid failed black South Africa

In the early 1990s, Nelson Mandela and his political party, the ANC, ended apartheid peacefully but the leaders of the new democracy did not address the economic inequality of the apartheid era. Today it is tearing the nation apart.

Isobel Frye, director of the Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute unpacks the effects, root cause and impact of the civil unrest that gripped South Africa recently, stirred by the jailing of former president Jacob Zuma. The majority of the nation demanded his release.

The history of apartheid in South Africa is laid bare before the world in this in-depth interview – discussion. The relationship with people and the land has been deeply extracted, thoroughly focused on maximising profits.

“The current horrific levels in inequality have been really carefully planned, in order to make people vulnerable to the point of selling labour.” Isobel highlights

The discussion touches on racism, discrimination, group area acts, resource exploitation and much more.

To listen to the full podcast, click here.

Source:  ABC National Radio