South African network providers MTN and Vodacom have been exploiting their customers for decades, from high SMS prices to exorbitant data costs. They need far more than just a slap on the wrist.
The unequal footing on which grade 1 pupils in various schools in South Africa started their education in 2020 could have devastating effects for them and the country if not properly addressed. The academic year was one of the most challenging in history with the Covid-19 pandemic further widening the inequality gap that makes South Africa one of the most unequal societies in the world.
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