There are numerous definitions attached to the concept of failed and/or fragile states. While SA may escape being branded a failed state, there is no doubt it qualifies as being a fragile one, and extremely so.
Fragile states are characterised by weaknesses within their political, social and economic institutions. If they do not fix their state of fragility, they degenerate into a failed state...
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