There exist numerous definitions of poverty. Traditionally, poverty has been associated with
a lack of resources. 1 The more recent concept of social exclusion 2 is now no longer seen …

It is quite intriguing that poverty–which, as the cause of disease, premature death,
internecine warfare, domestic violence, all manner of social discord and abuse of human …

Poverty, inequality and social exclusion are among the major defining characteristics of the
South African society. Although there has been considerable progress over the past two …

At a very basic level,'post-Apartheid'spells the acknowledgement of the human rights of the
majority of South Africans who were denied such rights for almost four centuries. However …

Poverty is not new. It is not a recent affliction of humankind. It has always been with us. In
that regard, I have argued elsewhere that of all the social phenomena that have a significant …

The concepts of poverty and development as well as their relationship with human rights
have undergone fundamental changes during the last thirty years.'Up until the 1970s …

South Africa is a nation of immense variety. It has rich cultural diversity, an enviable climate
and an abundance of natural resources. However, it is also a nation with vast economic …

Although the relationship between poverty and human rights is only recently beginning to be
examined it has always been dynamically intertwined. Poverty is a relative concept but its …

Poverty remains one of the greatest challenges facing humanity in this century. Despite the
fact that the world is blessed with natural and human resources, a significant number of …

It is a great honour for me to write the preface to this book, which deals with a very important
issue affecting not only our continent but also the world. Poverty is a serious challenge to the …