This article has some specifically South African references, which can be changed easily. Capitalism and the State are based on the exploitation of the many by the few- the ruling class. These structures are also the main cause of special oppressions like racism. This task can only be successfully accomplished by the working class, the poor and the working peasantry.
Society is divided into different classes.
The biggest class in South Africa is the working class. All these people lack political and economic power. They do not own the means of life- factories, land, offices etc. The other key class in society is the ruling class. This class owns all the land and factories.