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Grassroots movements like Operation Dudula aren’t random—they’re born from frustration when government action stalls or ignores real people’s pain. While President Ramaphosa claims these protests fuel fear and that migrant issues are under control, the truth is, public pressure often forces the state to act. These movements reveal a deep gap between citizens and the state, especially as leaders born in the 80s—raised on democracy’s promise—now face a starkly different reality. Their protests aren’t just political; they’re a cry of disillusionment, echoing the Soweto uprising’s legacy, and signaling that old ways won’t fix today’s broken systems.

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