During the apartheid era, Black South Africans suffered under segregation laws. When apartheid
ended in 1990, Black South Africans were granted
many rights, including the right to own their own
businesses. This opened up more competition and
created a stronger market economy in South Africa.
Unfortunately, South Africa is still feeling the
effects of apartheid and poverty, crime, and
unemployment are problems the country faces.
Why do
you think apartheid hurt South Africa's economy?
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