Deputy minister Nel says poverty and unemployment are ongoing obstacles to achieving the Constitution’s vision [SOUND]

# Deputy minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, says poverty, unemployment, inequality, crime, corruption and gender-based violence are ongoing obstacles to achieving the vision of the country’s Constitution. This year, South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of the Constitution. Nel warns that democratic values were increasingly under threat globally, with growing attacks on equality, inclusion, democratic institutions and the rule of law: