South Africa is committed to fighting poverty but is constrained by recession, and more effective leadership is needed to tackle the problem, housing minister Tokyo Sexwale said in remarks broadcast on Tuesday.
After spending a night in Diepsloot, the former businessman said part of the problem was some local government officials he described as "unscrupulous councillors who are failing people".
Violent protests in townships last month over inadequate housing, medical care and unemployment have pressured President Jacob Zuma to live up to election promises to help the poor.
Source: News 24.com
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