Holding the Country to Ransom: The Rise and Impact of Extortion in South Africa

Never let a good crisis go to waste, isn’t that what they say?
Since 1994, democratic South Africa has been trying to systematically address the countless social and economic consequences of Apartheid. In many communities, success in these areas is evident – there is a growing black middle class, increased employment, and vastly improved provision of services and housing to millions of people.