Caring for the Nation

Zuma, Nkosazana Dlamini; Witherspoon, Kim

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“…We need to conduct an introspection in our efforts to get rid of this scourge. (Zuma 2014a) In this statement Zuma establishes an opposition between democracy and violence: the former is associated with the rule of law, while the latter is associated with anarchy. Despite the recent spate of police killings, he also affirms the legitimacy of the police as defenders of democracy, and suggests that protesters 'threaten lives'.…”

Section: The Domination Perspective: Democracy Promoting Violencementioning

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Violence and democracy in South Africa's community protests

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2015

Review of African Political Economy

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Community protests in South Africa are often described as violent. Drawing from newspaper articles, interviews with protesters and statements by public officials, this paper unpacks the meaning of ‘violent protest'. It shows that violence is both ambiguous and deeply entangled with democracy. On the one hand, violent practices may become a tool of liberation, promoting democracy by empowering marginalised groups. On the other hand, democracy may become a tool of domination, undermining dissent by constituting as violent those persons and actions that deviate from formal institutional channels. The analysis urges scholars to adopt a critical and nuanced view of violence.

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Violence and democracy in South Africa's community protests

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