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At the heart of the turmoil lies a staggering increase in national debt, which has more than doubled since 2009, coinciding with the tenure of former president Jacob Zuma. Currently, South Africa is recognized as the most unequal country globally, with over 30% of its populace facing unemployment and nearly half living in poverty. Despite these dire circumstances, there appears to be a stagnation in political will among South Africa's leaders to pursue effective reforms or to pivot from the prevailing crises.