South African Women Hardest-Hit in World’s Most Unequal Country: Report

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A World Bank study has found South Africa to be the most unequal country in the world, with women of color hit hardest by unemployment and gender-based violence - both made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. While analysts say apartheid and poor governance are to blame, community aid groups like Phenomenal Women are working to address the issues. Linda Givetash reports from Johannesburg.