Democratic participation is a vital aspect of any thriving society, serving as a foundation for political stability, social progress and unlocking individual liberty and empowerment, writes Mbali Ntuli.
MBALI NTULI
Democratic participation is a vital aspect of any thriving society, serving as a foundation for political stability, social progress and unlocking individual liberty and empowerment. However, South Africa has witnessed a concerning decline in the engagement of young people in democratic processes, which serves to disempower them and benefits only the political elites, further entrenching the status quo...
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