1. [Economy/Social] SA Poverty Trends: 64.2% of Black Population Still Below Poverty Line: A recent report highlights persistent racial wealth gaps in SA. While white poverty remains below 4.1%, 64.2% of Black South Africans live in poverty. Black women are most affected, with an unemployment rate of 40.2%, underscoring the need for targeted socio-economic reforms. (Source): Statistics South Afr..