Political violence in South Africa is driven by a power elite trying to establish dominance – new research
By Ivor Chipkin, Associate lecturer, University of Pretoria
Jelena Vidojević, Affiliate Researcher, Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria
Protests have become instruments of elite competition. This includes local politicians using professional agitators to contest for control of resources.
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Monday, April 20, 2026