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South Africans in rural areas are saying ‘no more’. Why it matters

South Africans in rural areas are saying ‘no more’. Why it matters

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October 2017
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The mainstream in South Africa is paying little attention to the world outside the cities. This is a mistake because the future of the country’s economy may depend on battles raging in its far-flung rural areas. The latest sign of this battle is an attempt by some in the governing African National Congress to pass the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Bill, which will allow traditional leaders to enrich themselves at the expense of rural people.

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Steven Friedman

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