Localised Protests in South Africa: A Rebellion or a Fight for a Relationship with the Government?
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https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-6689/10318Keywords:
Protest, Service delivery, rebellion, relationship, governmentAbstract
Localised protests are a key feature of South African townships. Protests have been considered insurrectionary, prompting scholars to consider the protests as a rebellion of the poor. However, the question is: Do these protests ensue from revolutionary politics? Based on the findings of this study, I argue that although these protests are sometimes dramatic and militant, some of these protests may be regarded as a struggle for a relationship with the government.
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