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THE PLIGHT OF THE EASTERN CAPE The international labour organization indicates that South Africa’s IFRP has been falling for many years. When South Africa’s IFRP is compared with that of 189 other countries South Africa has one of the lowest rates in the world along with such countries as Iraq, the occupied Palestinian territories, Iran, Egypt and Tunisia.
57% LIVING IN POVERTY
Of the 22 million people living in poverty in South Africa, nearly 3.9 Million live in the Eastern Cape. This means that 44% of South Africa’s population and 57% of the province’s population live in poverty. 57% in poverty
The eastern cape has one of the highest levels of food insecurity in South Africa. According to the estimates, about 78% of the households in the province may be classified as food 78% insecure. food
LOW UNEMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
According to the international labour organization (ilo), a 70% or more labour absorption rate is considered good while a rate less than 50% is considered low. The Eastern Cape’s absorption rate was one of the lowest of all provinces at 39% (compared to a 41% absorption rate for the country), very revealing of poor employment prospects within the province”
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3 856 462 of the Eastern Cape live below the breadline.
3.8 million
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