Enhancing the Societys Social Capital Accumulation

There are various social ills plaguing the society today (i. e. juvenile delinquency, crimes, murder, gangsterism, abandonment of the elderly, domestic violence, etc.). This can be attributed to various/actors ranging from peer pressure, mental problems, poverty and marginalisation anderoding moral values. In a society that has experienced a rapid economic growth and a steady increase in the income per capita, it is thus an alarming factor if there is an increase in social problems and an increase in government expenditure to curb this problem. Social capital through effective networking is seen as an avenue to enhance positive social values and contribute towards a harmonious society. This research investigates the social problems in society, the total expenditure incurred by the government to eradicate these problems, the wealth of the society and to finally identify the new types ofsocial capital in society.