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COLONIALISM
South Africa was discovered by the Portuguese, but then was abandoned to the Dutch traders and settlers. The start of the nineteenth century, British incursions produced an ethnic conflict between European fragments of Dutch and British -
economic development
South Africa's economy was undergoing its longest expansion on record, and in recent years has experienced elevated growth in an environment of rapid credit expansion, booming asset prices, strengthening public finances, and rising international reserves financed by large capital inflows.South Africa has what may be called a dual economy.one comparable to industrialized nations and another comparable to developing countries. Trade liberalization increased. -
healt care
The living standards and incomes for blacks are so far below those of whites, the health problems are greater. improves health care represents a major advance. Yet, much remains to be done. Schools and neighborhoods still remain segregated. -
Health care
about 25 billion dollars was spent on drugs in South Africa, with the state spending only 24% of it.Public health consumes around 11% of the government's total budget, which is allocated and spent by the nine provinces. -
economic development
An economic impact study, drawn up for South African soccer bodies, said hosting the finals would create about 160000 jobs. At the moment there is 35% unemployment in the country. South Africa has already successfully hosted the cricket World Cup in 2003, the 1995 Rugby World Cup.
