Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow at UJ’s Centre for Diplomacy & Leadership, joined Tessa Dooms on PowerPERSPECTIVE to unpack unrest in France & Nepal. France’s “Block Everything” protests saw 200,000 demonstrators resist austerity, clashing with police and crippling services. In Nepal, Gen Z–led protests over social media bans and corruption turned violent, toppling the Prime Minister and forcing military intervention. Both highlight deep public anger and fragile governance.