Let us turn the page on our current age of despair
SA can drive hope when it assumes G20 presidency
04 August 2024 - 00:00
If you wake up each morning with a sense of gloom, despair, and anxiety about the state of the world, you are not alone. Studies show a surge in hopelessness and societal discontent as governments have failed to meet the public's aspirations for a sustainable and prosperous future. This discontent has translated into anti-government votes in multiple elections this year as people everywhere grapple with impending technological upheaval, deepening political divisions, and relentless negative news. ..
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