Actions must be taken to stop a repeat of the July 2021 unrest
The underlying causes of the riots persist and all it will take is a spark that could lead to further looting and violence
Foreign policy stance can result in a trust deficit
SA should articulate its decisions better over the war in Ukraine and insurgency in Mozambique
What drives South Africa’s political violence?
Political violence, including killings, in South Africa predominantly targets ANC members, and intensifies in the run-up to elections and conference
Getting back the elusive youth vote
South African youths are as disengaged politically as their international siblings. To change this, youth need to be represented as party candidates and employed in local municipalities
The explosive mix of multilevel factors explain the violence amid the looting
The social, political and economic problems of poor governance need to be fixed so that public resources are managed and distributed equally