Discussion | 2024 Elections | Addressing Eastern Cape's shortcomings

EASTERN CAPE - Growth, crime and high levels of unemployment top the agenda ahead of elections on the 29 May. 

READ: EC unemployment rate to be addressed: Mabuyane

In the Eastern Cape, more than 47% of adults are out of work, pushing up crime in the province. Opposition parties are calling for urgent intervention. 

Professor Owen Skae from the Rhodes Business School discussed the economic impact of elections and what needs to be done to address these challenges.