What are some of the important issues facing South Africa today?

In my humble opinion the economic situation in South Africa is the biggest challenge. The ever increasing interest rates, prices of basic food stuff, fuel and the general cost of living is simply getting to impossible levels.

The government attitude towards the situation in Zimbabwe is yet another challenge, as try as we might the effect of what is happening in that country definitely has a direct bearing on the economy that is going through such a rough patch.