A) You need to choose one* of the key challenges listed (Load shedding, Water shortage/scarcity, High increase of unemployment, or Floods). For your chosen challenge, research its root cause

Here are the guidelines for your essay:

• a) You need to choose one of the key challenges listed (Load shedding, Water shortage/scarcity, High increase of unemployment, or Floods). For your chosen challenge, research its root cause and explain its effects on both the economy and society in South Africa.
• b) Find a relevant article from a newspaper or the internet that discusses your chosen challenge. You will need to include this article or reference it in your essay.
• c) Identify the specific government Minister who is responsible for the portfolio related to your chosen challenge. For example, if you choose "Load shedding," you would identify the Minister of Electricity or Mineral Resources and Energy.
• d) Clearly state the source where you found your information for the essay, including the article mentioned in (b). This typically involves citing the website, newspaper name, author, and date.
• e) Develop an action plan outlining what individuals, businesses (firms), and the government should do to address the chosen challenge. This section should incorporate your own opinions and narrative.
• f) The total word count for your essay, including all sections, must not exceed 2500 words.