Perceptions of socio-economic circumstances: survey indicates a daunting task lies ahead

SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2018
TITLE AUTHOR(S): Y.D.Davids, M.Swart
KEYWORDS: HUMAN RIGHTS, QUALITY OF LIFE, SOCIO- ECONOMIC STATUS
DEPARTMENT: Developmental, Capable and Ethical State (DCES)
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-april-june-2018/perceptions-of-socio-economic-circumstances
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 10550
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/12697
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/12697

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Abstract

In President Cyril Ramaphosa???s first speech in Parliament, during which he accepted his nomination as president, he emphasised the importance of improving the standard of living of all South Africans. In the light of the current perceptions of socio-economic conditions in South Africa, he faces a formidable task, write Dr Yul Derek Davids and Prof Mia Swart.