Sunday, April 27, 2008

SA must address poverty, unemployment: Sachs

Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs has warned that as South Africa celebrates its 14th anniversary of freedom, it must address poverty levels and unemployment among poor people.

Justice Sachs was speaking in New York during Freedom Day celebrations organised by the South African Consulate. He warned that though South Africa has an internationally celebrated constitution, it does not provide houses and jobs.

The current energy crisis which threatens investors has been described as temporary and an indication of its fast growing economy, overwhelming the infrastructure. But poverty was singled out as its most stubborn challenge. - SABC

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