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Apartheid’s Long Shadow Hangs Over South Africa’s Election

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Challenges in South Africa's Economy and Infrastructure

The chapter examines the economic hurdles in South Africa, with a spotlight on the precarious social welfare system and problems in essential services such as electricity. It sheds light on the difficulties faced by Escom, the state-owned electricity company, grappling with financial woes, corruption, and power outages, all of which hinder the country's economic progress.

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