ON March 20, the world acknowledged World Happiness Day, but few South Africans acknowledged the day. In the current context of socio-economic pressures and political instability, are South Africans really happy?
The majority of the population at present is struggling to meet their monthly expenses and provide the basic necessities for their families. Unemployment has escalated since the Covid-19 pandemic and the July 2021 riots coupled with inflating food prices.
The price of food has escalated for various reasons. The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has impacted the availability, accessibility, and