Wentworth reflections on the promise and experience of democracy

This chapter sets out some of the findings of research conducted for the Democracy@30 project in Wentworth, Durban, by a research team constituted by the authors of the chapter. It is divided into several sections. First, a brief description is given of the research site and the research methods used. This is followed by a discussion of the findings from key informant interviews (KIIs) with the study participants. The conclusion draws together the main findings and recommendations made by the participants.

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Human Science Research Council SA
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2026-02-11
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https://doi.org/10.14749/31314733
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South African History and Culture
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Wentworth reflections on the promise and experience of democracy

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Wentworth reflections on the promise and experience of democracy

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Abstract

This chapter sets out some of the findings of research conducted for the Democracy@30 project in Wentworth, Durban, by a research team constituted by the authors of the chapter. It is divided into several sections. First, a brief description is given of the research site and the research methods used. This is followed by a discussion of the findings from key informant interviews (KIIs) with the study participants. The conclusion draws together the main findings and recommendations made by the participants.

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South African History and Culture
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