MARTIN KINGSTON: We must act urgently if president to be proved right on recovery

02 August 2020 - 00:03 By MARTIN KINGSTON

Covid-19 has aggravated SA's economic and social position, which was in a precarious state even before the pandemic. SA has fallen behind its African and global competitors as the country has inadequately addressed its primary challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. There is now, more than ever, an urgent need to develop protocols and mechanisms to allow it to operate under the difficult conditions that are expected to persist for some time to come. This will certainly not be easy...

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