Ideas of hope: policy directions and recommendations for reducing inequality in South Africa

Ideas of hope: policy directions and recommendations for reducing inequality in South Africa
Ideas of hope: policy directions and recommendations for reducing inequality in South Africa

Percept

Ideas of hope: policy directions and recommendations for reducing inequality in South Africa

March 2025

Percept | April 2022

At this current crucial point in South Africa’s history, multidimensional inequality remains high. In this follow-up to our first inequality report, we unpack and assess potential levers for change that could improve inequality in South Africa. We reflect on some of the most salient within-country factors for South Africa that could play a role in reducing inequality, either implicitly or explicitly, and moving to a place of greater equality for all South Africans.

We have to be creative and harness ideas of hope to reduce inequality in South Africa

Read our op-ed featured in Daily Maverick.