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The Politics of Protest: 10 Years After #FeesMustFall (opens the original)
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Ten years after #FeesMustFall, does protest still have the power to change South Africa? From the Wits campus to the streets, student activism has shaped some of the country’s most important political conversations. But has that activism translated into lasting change, and where does a new generation of young leaders take the fight from here? Siya Sangweni leads this conversation with Wits SRC member Sandile Sibanda, student leader Angelic Mafadza and South African Youth Council’s Jimmy Khosa. T
Who will take back our streets? (opens the original)
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When basic services fail, corruption takes root and criminal networks become more powerful, what happens to the communities left behind? Phumi Mashigo speaks to Action SA’s Xolani Khumalo about his plans to bring a more aggressive approach to fixing local government as he runs for Ekurhuleni mayor; and whether South Africans should expect more from their leaders. The Burning Platform
The Big Debate - Who do you trust to lead our cities? (opens the original)
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Who do you trust to lead our cities? As we wrap Women’s Month, meet the women vying to shape futures as host Phumi Mashigo profiles female mayoral candidates on their leadership, vision, priorities and plans, and what they believe our cities need next. Featuring Build One South Africa’s Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster (Johannesburg), Action SA’s Gibsy Diale (Mogale City) and Land Party’s Ntsiki Mazwai (Johannesburg). The Burning Platform
Lukhona Mnguni on the Fight to Fix Johannesburg (opens the original)
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Is Johannesburg ready for a new kind of political leadership? Lukhona Mnguni joins Phumi Mashigo to unpack his vision for the city, from cleaner and safer communities to greater transparency, accountable government and principled coalition politics. He also discusses his political career, learnings from his experience and his journey within RISE Mzansi. The Burning Platform
Why is Durban in crisis? (opens the original)
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What has gone wrong in Durban, and what will it take to fix the city? Phumi Mashigo speaks to the Democratic Alliance’s Haniff Hoosen about the challenges facing eThekwini and why residents are increasingly demanding action. In this discussion, Hoosen shares his vision for an eThekwini where communities take action, leaders listen and residents have a stronger voice in shaping the city’s future. The Burning Platform
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