Riz Khan

South Africa’s challenges

With development rapidly advancing in just some parts of the country – how will inequality be tackled?

South Africa is the largest economy in Africa and is considered an emerging global force – but why is it struggling to deal with growing inequality, rampant poverty and corruption?

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We will discuss those issues with Kgalema Motlanthe, South Africa’s deputy president. We will also be asking him about his country’s role in the African Union as well as its aspirations at the United Nations.

You can join the conversation. Watch the show live on Wednesday, March 30, at 1930GMT. Repeats can be seen on Thursday at 0430GMT, 0830GMT and 1430GMT.