South Africa In The Post-Apartheid Period: Socioeconomic Crisis

Akimaliev, 1Isa AkimalievProfessor Maryna BatsmanFirst Year Seminar II: English Language for Liberal ArtsMay 19 2020 South Africa in the post-apartheid period: socioeconomic crisis Nowadays South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries for living. In this year, the state is in the third rank of the crime rate with index 77.49 (NUMBEO.com). Representatives of the white population become victims of discrimination and violence that are committed by black people. The main reason of discrimination, violence and the weak economic development in South Africa are consequences of the past politics of racial segregation called apartheid. According to the definition, apartheid was a political system in which white people had power over black people and made them live separately (Cambridge Dictionary). In the beginning, apartheid was pursued by white people to the black population of the country. Today, on the contrary, white people are racially discriminated by the black population of the state. Moreover, not only white, but also black people and migrants are abused. The other reasons of the socioeconomic crisis are the large problems with education, economic development and medical care. The post-apartheid period in South Africa is characterised by the socioeconomic crisis because the white population