1 in 5 South Africans Are Living in Extreme Poverty: UN Report
1 in 5 South Africans Are Living in Extreme Poverty: UN Report Meanwhile, the country’s wealthiest 10% own more than half the national income. Why Global Citizens Should Care South Africa is grappling with great inequalities, which contribute to extreme poverty. The United Nations’ 17 Global Goals together work towards ending extreme poverty and its systemic causes.. Yet these goals can only be achieved if unequal countries like South Africa come to terms with serious inequalities and work towards sustainable solutions to eradicate poverty. Join the movement and take action on this issue...