The underclass forms the majority of South Africa’s population.
Eight million people aged 15 to 34 are not in employment, education or training.
Even with a relatively low monthly value, social grants are not sustainable in the long term.
Out of some 17 million households, 2.2 million live in informal dwellings, 2.6 million have no electricity and 1.8 million have no access to piped water.
Because of deteriorating living conditions, mass action remains a threat in South Africa.
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