Protecting the Most Vulnerable? the Management of a Disaster and the Making/Unmaking of Victims After Xenophobic Violence in 2008 in South Africa
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Improving the Business Environment for Growth and Job Creation in Public Disclosure Authorized South Africa: the Second Investment Climate Assessment
Improving the Business Environment for Growth and Job Creation in Public Disclosure Authorized South Africa: the Second Investment Climate Assessment October 2011 Public Disclosure Authorized Financial and Private Sector Development Africa Region Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Public Disclosure Authorized ii Improving the Business Environment for Growth and Job Creation in South Africa: the Second Investment Climate Assessment iii Contents Acknowledgement ix Executive Summary x 1. Introduction x 2. The enterprise survey of South Africa 2008 xi 3. Doing Business in South Africa xiii 4. Competition and Productivity xvi 5. Micro, small and medium enterprises xx 6. Skills development xxiii Chapter 1 Macroeconomic Background 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Economic Growth 5 1.3 Investment 9 1.4 Savings 13 1.5 Interest Rates and Inflation 15 1.6 Exchange Rate 16 1.7 Policy Developments 19 1.7.1 Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa 19 1.7.2 Industrial policy 20 1.7.3 Trade Policy and Competition Policy 20 1.8 Conclusion 21 Chapter 2 Barriers to International Integration 23 2.1 Introduction 23 2.2 Sources and Data 24 2.3 Manufactured Exports and Inward FDI 26 2.3.1 Scope for Growth in Inward FDI 27 2.3.2 Scope for Growth of Manufactured Exports 30 2.4 Trade, Competition, Allocative Efficiency, and Innovation 39 2.4.1 Aggregate Productivity and Allocative Efficiency 39 2.4.2 Allocative Efficiency, Industry Concentration, and Competition Policy 42 2.4.3 Trade, Allocative Efficiency, and Innovation 45 2.5 Factor Proportions -
GLOBAL BURDEN of ARMED VIOLENCE 2011 ISBN 978-1-107-60679-1 Takes an Integrated an Takes 2011
he Global Burden of Armed Violence 2011 takes an integrated approach to the complex and volatile dynamics of armed GENEVA T violence around the world. Drawing on comprehensive country- DECLARATION level data, including both conflict-related and criminal violence, it estimates that at least 526,000 people die violently every year, more than three-quarters of them in non-conflict settings. It highlights that the 58 countries with high rates of lethal violence account for two- thirds of all violent deaths, and shows that one-quarter of all violent GLOBAL deaths occur in just 14 countries, seven of which are in the Americas. New research on femicide also reveals that about 66,000 women GLOBAL BURDEN VIOLENCE and girls are violently killed around the world each year. 2 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 This volume also assesses the linkages between violent death rates and socio-economic development, demonstrating that homicide rates are higher wherever income disparity, extreme poverty, and hunger are high. It challenges the use of simple analytical classifications and policy responses, and offers researchers and policy-makers new tools for studying and tackling different forms of violence. of ARMED VIOLENCE o f ARMED BURDEN Photos Top left: Rescuers evacuate a wounded person from Utoeya, Norway, July 2011. © Morten Edvarsen/AFP Photo Lethal Centre left: Morgue workers transport a coffin to be buried along with other unidentified bodies found in mass graves, Durango, Mexico, June 2011. © Jorge Valenzuela/Reuters Encounters Bottom right: An armed fighter walks past a burnt-out armed vehicle in the Abobo 2011 district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, March 2010. -
South Africa – Unemployment – White Unemployment - White Poverty – IT Salary – Unrest – Violence – Crime
Migration Review Tribunal AUSTRALIA MRT RESEARCH RESPONSE Research Response Number: ZAF35454 Country: South Africa Date: 30 September 2009 Keywords: South Africa – Unemployment – White unemployment - White poverty – IT Salary – Unrest – Violence – Crime Questions 1. Please advise what is the latest information regarding job opportunities in South Africa? 2. What is the unemployment level and average wage of (IT) professionals in South Africa? 3 What are the most recent social indicators relating to how civil unrest, lawlessness and violence in South Africa affect middle class professionals? RESPONSE 1. Please advise what is the latest information regarding job opportunities in South Africa? According to the latest assessment from the World Bank, there are major disparities in income and wealth and the general unemployment rate is at 23.6%: South Africa is a country with extreme differences in incomes and wealth. Robust economic growth in the post-apartheid period has enabled a dramatic decline in income poverty. At the same time, inequality increased across race, gender and location. For example, inequality between racial groups as measured by the Gini coefficient rose from 0.64 to 0.69 in the period 1995-2005. Despite a 6 percentage point drop over the last six years, the country’s unemployment rate of 23.6% remains very high and poor people have limited access to economic opportunities and basic services (‘South Africa. Country Brief. Key Facts’, 2009, World Bank website, September, http://go.worldbank.org/GSBYF92330 - Accessed 23 September 2009 - Attachment 1) The above facts are corroborated in the following report which links the high unemployment level to violence: ...One of continent's biggest economies. -
Assessing Asymmetry in International Politics: Us-South Africa Relations: 1994-2008
ASSESSING ASYMMETRY IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS: US-SOUTH AFRICA RELATIONS: 1994-2008 by SCOTT THOMAS FIRSING submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF LITERATURE AND PHILOSOPHY in the subject INTERNATIONAL POLITICS at the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA SUPERVISOR: DR T HOEANE CO-SUPERVISOR: MS J K VAN WYK NOVEMBER 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures and Tables…………………………………………………………………………..9 List of Acronyms………………………………………………………………………………......10 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THIS THESIS 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..13 2. Literature review……………………………………………………………………………......14 3. Purpose and objectives……………………………………………………………………….....16 4. Approaches and methodology…………………………………………………………………..16 5. Scope and limitations of the thesis……………………………………………………………...18 6. Contribution of study…………………………………………………………………………....20 7. Research questions and structure of study….……………………………………………...........21 CHAPTER TWO: OVERVIEW OF ASYMMETRY THEORY 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………...26 2. Asymmetry theory.........................................................................................................................26 3. Strong versus the weak…………………………………………………………………………..29 4. Inattention and overattention…………………………………………………………………….31 5. Deference, autonomy and misperception……………………………………………………......33 6. Managing the asymmetric relationship…………………………………………………………37 6.1 Routinization…………………………………………………………………………………...37 6.2 Diplomatic ritual……………………………………………………………………………….38 6.3 Neutralization………………………………………………………………………………......39 -
IMMIGRANT STREET TRADERS in SOUTH AFRICA: the Economics, the Struggle and the Tensions
IMMIGRANT STREET TRADERS IN SOUTH AFRICA: The economics, the struggle and the tensions. Author: Christal Mudi-Okorodudu Institution: University of Helsinki Address: Tilanhoitajankaari 3c 44, Helsinki, Finland E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 358 44 2197811 ABSTRACT „People say there is a struggle for resources going on between South Africans and foreigners‟, actually the struggle is long over. The foreigners have won hands down.‟ (interviewee in Johannesburg, as quoted in Steinberg J. 2008, pg6) Street trading has been successfully entrenched in urban cities in developing countries in Africa due to the attractiveness of „convenience, affordability and personalized services from known vendors. Thus the proliferation of street trading in big urban cities cannot all be attributed to „push factors‟ like ease of entry and unemployment but also to „pull factors‟ like availability of buyers and personal relationships building. Thus, I conceptualize immigrant street trade as the meeting point of the immigrants‟ struggle for social and economic emancipation and the locals struggle for economic realization. From this meeting point, could develop social conflict, negotiations and adaptations that possibly will lead to communal cooperation or disintegration. In the case of South Africa, this has recently resulted in violent disintegration in form of xenophobic violence in 2008. Presently, the community of immigrant street traders and their host, have presumably returned to „normal life‟ with veiled tensions. Using lifestory methodology and supported with participant observation, I will seek to explore the nodal points of contacts between the immigrants and their host community based on their economic activity (street trade). My study will focus on the immigrants stories, roles and conceptions. -
Morbidity and Mortality Patterns Among the Youth of South Africa, 2013
Morbidity and mortality patterns among the youth of South Africa, 2013 Statistics South Africa Pali Lehohla Report No. 03-09-12 Statistician-General Statistics South Africa ii Morbidity and mortality patterns among the youth of South Africa, 2013 / Statistics South Africa Published by Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X44, Pretoria 0001 © Statistics South Africa, 2015 Users may apply or process this data, provided Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) is acknowledged as the original source of the data; that it is specified that the application and/or analysis is the result of the user's independent processing of the data; and that neither the basic data nor any reprocessed version or application thereof may be sold or offered for sale in any form whatsoever without prior permission from Stats SA. Stats SA Library Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) Data Morbidity and mortality patterns among the youth of South Africa, 2013 / Statistics South Africa. Pretoria: Statistics South Africa, 2015 Report No. 03-09-12 63pp ISBN 978-0-621-43794-2 A complete set of Stats SA publications is available at Stats SA Library and the following libraries: National Library of South Africa, Pretoria Division National Library of South Africa, Cape Town Division Library of Parliament, Cape Town Bloemfontein Public Library Natal Society Library, Pietermaritzburg Johannesburg Public Library Eastern Cape Library Services, King William’s Town Central Regional Library, Polokwane Central Reference Library, Nelspruit Central Reference Collection, Kimberley Central Reference -
HSRC Annual Report 2007 2008 Full Document.Pdf
HUMAN TOUCH ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is mandated to undertake, promote and co-ordinate policy-relevant, problem- oriented research in the human and social sciences. Our aim is to touch the lives of all South Africans and through our efforts, enrich and improve the quality of life across the continent. The human sciences are our strength. They are our competitive advantage. They fuel the growth of our country and people. Governance and society Youth and children Education and science HIV and AIDS Poverty Page 22 Page 28 Page 34 Page 46 Page 52 ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 Contents Contact information Mission and vision 01 Pretoria Striving towards innovation and renewal 02 POST. Private Bag X41 Pretoria Informing policies critical to social upliftment 04 South Africa 0001 The HSRC Council 08 STREET. 134 Pretorius Street Pretoria Executive Directors 10 South Africa 0002 Specialist Researchers 14 Tel: +27 12 302 2000 Fax: +27 12 302 2001 Making a difference through research – A synopsis of the HSRC’s 2007/08 activities 21 C a p e To w n Governance and society 22 POST. Private Bag X9182 Cape Town Youth and children 28 South Africa 8000 Education and science 34 STREET. 14th Floor Plein Park Building HIV and AIDS 46 69-83 Plein Street Poverty 52 Cape Town South Africa 8001 Collaboration in Africa 60 Tel: +27 21 466 8000 Fax: +27 21 466 8001 Networks and projects 62 Our users and funders 70 Durban HSRC internal seminars 71 POST. Private Bag X07 Dalbridge Research outputs 2007/08 73 South Africa 4014 Annual Financial Statements 89 STREET. -
Protecting Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Immigrants in South Africa
Protecting Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Immigrants in South Africa Johannesburg June 2009 Protecting Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Immigrants in South Africa Johannesburg 18 June 2009 www.CoRMSA.org.za Protecting Non‐Citizens in South Africa 2009| 2 About the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa (CoRMSA) is a non‐profit, non‐ governmental organisation committed to the promotion and protection of refugee and migrant rights. It is comprised of member organisations and individuals dedicated to protecting the life and welfare of refugees, asylum seekers, and other international migrants entering or living in the Republic of South Africa. CoRMSA uses its membership network to advocate for rights‐based refugee and immigration policies and laws, promote best‐practice models, and encourage compliance with minimum international and national constitutional standards. In order to achieve these objectives, the CoRMSA programme includes advocacy, research, public awareness, capacity building, and networking. The Consortium’s members are: • Amnesty International, South Africa Chapter • The Black Sash • Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation • Christians for Peace in Africa • Coordinating Body of Refugee Communities • Durban Refugee Service Providers Network • Forced Migration Studies Programme, University of the Witwatersrand • Jesuit Refugee Service • Lawyers for Human Rights • Musina Legal Advice Office • Planned Parenthood Association of South Africa • Refugee Children’s Project • Refugee Ministries Centre • Refugee Pastoral Care • South African Red Cross Society • Southern Africa Centre for Survivors of Torture • Tutumike Refugee Network, Cape Town • University of Cape Town Law Clinic • University of the Witwatersrand Law Clinic Membership in the organisation is open to any South Africa‐based organisation or individual with an established record of work on behalf of refugees, asylum seekers, or other migrants. -
The Remarkable Story of Fezekile Ntsukela Kuzwayo by Redi Tlhabi
VOLUME 9 | SPRING 2020 INTERMEDIATING POLITICS THROUGH SUBJECTIVITY IN KHWEZI: THE REMARKABLE STORY OF FEZEKILE NTSUKELA KUZWAYO BY REDI TLHABI Ellie Vilakazi & Julieann Ulin Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Abstract In 2005 Zuma was dismissed as deputy president of South Africa after his longtime friend and advisor, Schabir My contention is that literary journalism Shaik was sentenced to 15 years in prison for corruption welds large, complex world phenomena that are not and fraud. The court discovered that Shaik made regular always readily understandable to people — war, large- payments to Zuma that totaled to 1.2 million rands scale migration, climate change and others — with the (US$178,000) thereby breaking anti-corruption laws reader through the narrator’s subjective experience. To (The Telegraph). On the 6th of December, later that year, evaluate this argument, I utilize Zuma was officially charged with rape. As the trial went In Khwezi: The Remarkable Story of Fezekile on it was discovered that the woman who accused Zuma Ntsukela Kuzwayo. Redi Tlhabi narrates the life of of rape was HIV positive. After being cross examined, Fezekile both before and after she brought charges against Zuma said that he took a shower after having intercourse the former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. I because it "would minimise the risk of contracting the argue that this work of literary journalism has the ability disease [HIV]" (BBC News). to reconstruct the problematic narratives that surrounded The showerhead in the cartoon is meant to Fezekile during the time of the trial. Kwezi is written with serve as a visual representation for the comments that the intention of giving the reader information within one he made during the trial, the trial itself, as well as the body of work of South African politics and endeavors, not fact a few years after the trial, many South Africans only to explain what is happening, but helps the reader believed he was guilty despite the court ruling — which understand why something is happening. -
The Impact of the Global Recession on South Africa (ARI)
Area: Subsaharan Africa / International Economy & Trade ARI 114/2009 Date: 17/7/2009 The Impact of the Global Recession on South Africa (ARI) Hein Marais * Theme: This paper examines the impact of the global economic recession on South Africa’s economy and society, the ways in which the country’s government has chosen to respond to that crisis, and its likely social and political fall-out. Summary: Despite initial official denials, South Africa’s economy has entered in its first recession in almost two decades. The recession is predicted to last into 2010 and the social impact is likely to prove punishing. The African National Congress (ANC), re- elected to office in April, has pledged to cushion the shock with a package of measures that include an overhauled industrial policy. But a shift to the left in economic policy is highly unlikely, and the ANC remains ambivalent about further expanding its social grant system for the poor. A vibrant, ongoing tradition of social protest means that the political fall-out of the recession is difficult to predict. Analysis: Introduction South Africans have been known to think themselves different from the rest of Africa, a notion the Ugandan intellectual Mahmood Mamdani famously railed against in the 1990s as ‘South African exceptionalism’.1 But it is not often that they believe they are inoculated against the effects of a global calamity. And yet, until well into 2009, South Africa’s political and business elites seemed to languish in a state of denial and were broadcasting predictions of another year of positive economic growth, even as credit markets around the world asphyxiated and global demand dissolved. -
Is Xenophobia Racism? 1
114 Anthropology Southern Africa, 2011, 34(3&4) Is xenophobia racism? 1 Kenneth Tafira Department of Anthropology, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag, Wits 2050 Johannesburg, South Africa [email protected]/[email protected] The outbreak of anti-immigrant violence in May 2008 in South Africa has prompted a set of theoretical questions and a reappraisal of theoretical suppositions. While the attacks have in the main pervasively been presented as xenophobia, I argue in this paper that what is termed xenophobia is in fact racism – New Racism – practised by people of the same population group, which has characterised post-apartheid South African black social relations. These are implications of decolonisation and difficulties of assimilating and integrating black African immigrants into the new South Africa. On the other hand there is increased culture contact and intermixing as a result of the accelerated presence of people of other identities. There are of course conceptual and definitional limitations of the term xenophobia in describing the complex social realities occurring in South African black communities. I therefore call for the deconstruction of the term xenophobia and propose that we begin to see it as culturally-based racism. The article explains that this kind of racism is heavily entrenched in cultural differences enunciated by dissimilarities in nationality, ethnicity, language, dress, customs, social and territorial origins, speech patterns and accents. These differences are deepened by social and economic inequalities, and frustrations among local people are expressed thorough economic grievances, which however mask the preceding cultural contempt and disdain. In addition, some current black on black practices are reminiscent of apartheid white anti-black racism. -
OECD Economic Surveys
OECD Economic Surveys: South Africa 2013 This document and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory, to the delimitation of international frontiers and boundaries and to the name of any territory, city or area. Please cite this publication as: OECD (2013), OECD Economic Surveys: South Africa 2013, OECD Publishing. http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eco_surveys-zaf-2013-en ISBN 978-92-64-18230-1 (print) ISBN 978-92-64-18232-5 (PDF) Series: OECD Economic Surveys ISSN 0376-6438 (print) ISSN 1609-7513 (online) OECD Economic Surveys: South Africa ISSN 2218-6131 (print) ISSN 2218-614X (online) The statistical data for Israel are supplied by and under the responsibility of the relevant Israeli authorities. The use of such data by the OECD is without prejudice to the status of the Golan Heights, East Jerusalem and Israeli settlements in the West Bank under the terms of international law. Photo credit: Cover © Shutterstock/Sean Nel. Corrigenda to OECD publications may be found on line at: www.oecd.org/publishing/corrigenda. © OECD 2013 You can copy, download or print OECD content for your own use, and you can include excerpts from OECD publications, databases and multimedia products in your own documents, presentations, blogs, websites and teaching materials, provided that suitable acknowledgment of OECD as source and copyright owner is given. All requests for public or commercial use and translation rights should be submitted to [email protected]. Requests for permission to photocopy portions of this material for public or commercial use shall be addressed directly to the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) at [email protected] or the Centre français d’exploitation du droit de copie (CFC) at [email protected].