Battlefield Gauteng: a need for sustained local action

Often characterised by property destruction and assault, violent protest action is threatening urban renewal in South Africa's city centres. More forceful policing is not a lasting solution. Instead, we need a sustained effort to transform these crucial locations into more prosperous places and to strengthen their social assets and liveability.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.14749/32379375
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South African History and Culture
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Battlefield Gauteng: a need for sustained local action

Human Sciences Research Council
Human Science Research Council SA
South African History and Culture
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Battlefield Gauteng: a need for sustained local action

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Abstract

Often characterised by property destruction and assault, violent protest action is threatening urban renewal in South Africa's city centres. More forceful policing is not a lasting solution. Instead, we need a sustained effort to transform these crucial locations into more prosperous places and to strengthen their social assets and liveability.

Human Science Research Council SA
Sustainable cities and communities
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
South African History and Culture
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