Economics, Governance and Instability in South Africa

Institute for Security Studies, ISS PAPER 293 | JUNE 2016

24 Pages Posted: 20 Oct 2016

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Jakkie Cilliers

Institute for Security Studies

Ciara Aucoin

Social Science Research Council

Date Written: June 19, 2016

Abstract

This paper examines the economic and social underpinnings of rising political instability in South Africa such as poverty, unemployment and inequality.

The paper then reviews the patterns of violence across different categories before concluding with a brief analysis of the extent to which corruption, poor governance and lacklustre leadership exacerbate social turbulence.

In this way, it presents the context for a separate paper, South African scenarios 2024, and a subsequent set of policy recommendations Rainbow at risk that set out the prospects and requirements for change.

Suggested Citation

Cilliers, Jacobus (Jakkie) and Aucoin, Ciara, Economics, Governance and Instability in South Africa (June 19, 2016). Institute for Security Studies, ISS PAPER 293 | JUNE 2016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2819050 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2819050

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Ciara Aucoin

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