Political analyst Andre Duvenage has issued a stern warning regarding the future of South
Africa’s democratic landscape, suggesting that the nation could be heading toward its most
contentious local government elections since 1996. According to Duvenage, the risk of
significant unrest remains high unless authorities take immediate and decisive action to address and curb the rising tide of political violence.
These concerns are underscored by a troubling series of recent events, which have seen a
surge in targeted killings involving political figures across the country. By highlighting these
incidents, Duvenage emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to ensure the stability and
safety of the upcoming electoral process.

 

Colleen Makhubele in Conversation with Wade Manning – Executive Director for Defend Our Democracy
Dr. Stanley Maphosa – Executive Director for Gun Free South Africa
Tiego Khoza – Political Analyst

Political analyst Andre Duvenage has issued a stern warning regarding the future of South Africa&rsquo;s democratic landscape, suggesting that the nation could be heading toward its most contentious local government elections since 1996. According to Duvenage, the risk of significant unrest remains high unless authorities take immediate and decisive action to address&nbsp;and curb the rising tide of political violence. These concerns are underscored by a troubling series of recent events, which have seen a surge in targeted killings involving political figures across the country. By highlighting these incidents, Duvenage emphasizes the urgent need for intervention to ensure the stability and safety of the upcoming electoral process.
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Colleen Makhubele in Conversation with Wade Manning &ndash; Executive Director for Defend Our Democracy Dr. Stanley Maphosa &ndash; Executive Director for Gun Free South Africa Tiego Khoza &ndash; Political Analyst

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POWER Perspective is a talkback that typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

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Analyst warns of most contentious local polls if political violence left  uncurbed

June 30 is no longer just a protest date; it has become a major pressure point in South Africa&#39;s
already tense debate about illegal immigration, border control, unemployment, crime, and the
state's ability to enforce its own laws.
The core difficulty is that illegal immigration is, by nature, hidden and hard to measure.
Estimates of undocumented migrants in South Africa range widely—from about 2.5 million to as
many as 12 million—depending on the source and methodology used. That uncertainty matters
deeply because it leaves plenty of room for fear, politics, and public frustration to fill the gaps.

Colleen Makhubele in conversation with 

Prof Dr. Bonke Dumisa – Independent Economic Analyst

Rebecca Phala - SANTACO National Spokesperson

Brian Phaalah - South African Informal Traders Forum

Prince Erchahan - Spokesperson for Nigeria Union of South Africa

June 30 is no longer just a protest date; it has become a major pressure point in South Africa&amp;#39;s already tense debate about illegal immigration, border control, unemployment, crime, and the state's ability to enforce its own laws. The core difficulty is that illegal immigration is, by nature, hidden and hard to measure. Estimates of undocumented migrants in South Africa range widely&mdash;from about 2.5 million to as many as 12 million&mdash;depending on the source and methodology used. That uncertainty matters deeply because it leaves plenty of room for fear, politics, and public frustration to fill the gaps.
Colleen Makhubele in conversation with&nbsp;
Prof Dr. Bonke Dumisa &ndash; Independent Economic Analyst
Rebecca Phala - SANTACO National Spokesperson
Brian Phaalah - South African Informal Traders Forum
Prince Erchahan - Spokesperson for Nigeria Union of South Africa

The impact of the protest on the economy, informal traders and public  service.

Anti-immigrant protesters were on the streets across South Africa today after their deadline for
undocumented foreigners to leave the country expired at midnight. Despite the tense
anticipation, police across the country reported by first light that they had not yet recorded any
major incidents linked to the planned action.
The looming threat has already sparked a massive displacement crisis. More than 25,000
foreigners have been bussed out of the country, while thousands more have fled their homes to
seek safety. These individuals are currently taking refuge in repatriation centres, consulates, and
makeshift camps.
In response to the crisis, the state has deployed thousands of police officers and soldiers
nationwide to prevent the protests from turning violent. This security operation has already cost
R600 million and counting. The massive deployment aims to avoid a repeat of the devastating
2008 xenophobic attacks, during which mobs torched homes, looted shops, and killed 62
people, sending tens of thousands fleeing for their lives.

 

Colleen Makhubele in conversation Zandile Dabula – ActionSA and Activist
Zama Ntshona – ATM National Spokesperson
Ganief Hendrick – Leader of Al Jama-ah
Belelani Bobotyane UDM Secretary General

Anti-immigrant protesters were on the streets across South Africa today after their deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country expired at midnight. Despite the tense anticipation, police across the country reported by first light that they had not yet recorded any major incidents linked to the planned action. The looming threat has already sparked a massive displacement crisis. More than 25,000 foreigners have been bussed out of the country, while thousands more have fled their homes to seek safety. These individuals are currently taking refuge in repatriation centres, consulates, and makeshift camps. In response to the crisis, the state has deployed thousands of police officers and soldiers nationwide to prevent the protests from turning violent. This security operation has already cost R600 million and counting. The massive deployment aims to avoid a repeat of the devastating 2008 xenophobic attacks, during which mobs torched homes, looted shops, and killed 62 people, sending tens of thousands fleeing for their lives.
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Colleen Makhubele in conversation Zandile Dabula &ndash; ActionSA and Activist Zama Ntshona &ndash; ATM National Spokesperson Ganief Hendrick &ndash; Leader of Al Jama-ah Belelani Bobotyane UDM Secretary General

Reflecting on the March and March Protests - What’s next?

The socio-economic challenges faced by youth (aged 15 to 34) with intellectual disabilities (ID)
in South Africa reveals a profound developmental crisis. While the country possesses robust
constitutional frameworks and disability policies, a severe gap exists between legislative intent
and the lived realities of these young people.

The socio-economic challenges faced by youth (aged 15 to 34) with intellectual disabilities (ID) in South Africa reveals a profound developmental crisis. While the country possesses robust constitutional frameworks and disability policies, a severe gap exists between legislative intent and the lived realities of these young people.

Analyst warns of most contentious local polls if political violence left uncurbed

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