Apartheid's over? Not for South African black salary earners

Fourteen years after apartheid, economic inequality remains in South Africa, with white people earning significantly more than black people. Although the government funds all schools, disparities in education quality persist, affecting university access. Positive discrimination policies have not effectively reduced the racial income gap and have increased inequality within the black community. The contrast between affluent white suburbs and impoverished black townships highlights ongoing challenges.

What is the main reason for the income disparity between white and black people in South Africa, according to the study?

• Direct racial discrimination in pay

• Lack of access to qualified jobs for black people

• Higher education levels among white people

• Government policies favoring white people

What percentage of university candidates come from wealthier areas in South Africa?

• 50%

• 80%

• 20%

• 100%

Since 1994, what has the South African government done to address educational inequality?

• Built more schools in rural areas

• Reduced funding for schools in townships

• Provided equal funding to all schools regardless of location

• Increased funding for schools in wealthier areas

What has been one unintended consequence of the government's positive discrimination policies?

• Reduced the number of black people in higher education

• Widened the income gap between black and white people

• Increased inequality within the black community

• Decreased job opportunities for black people

What is a major challenge South Africa faces in reducing inequality?

• High levels of corruption

• Insufficient natural resources

• The legacy of apartheid

• Lack of government policies