The Future of South Africa Essays -- African History

The Future of South Africa Some things in South Africa are becoming better as we move into the future, while others are becoming worse. The government in South Africa is better. All the provisions of the new constitution were in place as of the year 1999. In June of 1999, President Nelson Mandela’s term ended, and Thabo Mbeki was elected as president. There was a peaceful change in government, and Mbeki is doing many things to help the country. Some of these include eliminating hatred between races, ending poverty, and reducing violent crime. The government is also electing more people of different races and genders to the National Assembly and the Cabinet. The economy in South Africa is the best of all the countries in Africa, and should continue to improve. South African’s economy depends mainly on its mineral recourses which it exports to many other countries. South Africa’s government has invested in many other industries such as tourism and wine, which are fast-growing and important parts of the economy. The government is also encouraging businesses to hire more blacks and coloureds ( a term in South Africa used to identify people of racially mixed heritage) as they have the highest unemployment rate of any ethnic group in the country. South Africa has many plans for an â€Å"industrial renaissance,† and is using many more of the country’s natural recourses and is trying to strengthen its ties with the rest of the world. Education in South Africa is...