How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement

How democracy can work at community level: 3 lessons from a South African protest movement

By Luke Sinwell, University of Johannesburg Popular protests have surged around the world over the last decade. But do they work? And what lessons can be learnt from communities who have a history of militant protests? When the African National Congress (ANC) was elected to power in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, many believed that popular protests, which were the […]

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Namibia

Gobabis Town Council Initiates Eviction of Urban Farmers, Sparks Controversy

The Gobabis Town Council has ignited controversy by setting a pressing deadline for the eviction of urban generational farmers and farm dwellers today. Citing the legal authority of the Public and Environment Health Act of 2015, the council stands firm, while the Landless People's Movement strongly opposes the move. Despite previous resolutions and persistent efforts by farmers to secure land access, the issue remains a contentious point. Lifalaza Simataa, representing […]

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