When Poverty Becomes a Punishment: Examining Classism in South Africa

In South Africa, poverty is not only an economic condition but is also often experienced as a social stigma. For many people living in low-income communities, being poor can translate into discrimination, criminalisation, and unequal access to opportunities. From policing practices and service delivery to employment and education, poverty frequently shapes how individuals are treated by institutions and society at large. Beyond material deprivation lies a deeper, often less visible […]