Government has to show we’re not a failed state

22 August 2021 - 00:01
By william gumede AND William Gumede

In the aftermath of the terrifying looting, deathly violence and arson last month, one of the first priorities for the state to restore its authority, legitimacy and credibility is to reclaim confidence in its ability to protect the lives of ordinary citizens, opines William Gumede.

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