Poverty remains one of South Africa’s most serious challenges. Despite being a country rich in resources, many people still live in poor conditions. High unemployment, low education levels, and ...

Analysis - In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape, even if the minor consents as defined ...

World Bank noted that sub-Saharan Africa has the highest extreme poverty rate globally, with a large share of the poor ...

Importantly, poverty in resource-rich, fragile countries (which include large countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria) is expected to increase by 3.6 percentage points over 2022–27 ...