#YOUTHRISING2022: ‘A spit in the face’ – young activists are clear about whether government has delivered on the Constitution’s promise

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#YOUTHRISING2022: ‘A spit in the face’ – young activists are clear about whether government has delivered on the Constitution’s promise
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Ahead of Youth Day 2022, Maverick Citizen spoke to young activists about their views on our Constitution and its implementation by the government.

is well suited to deliver on the promise of freedom. It’s well recognised globally as a very progressive document that encompasses the rights of peoples.

“It’s really a spit in the face to young South Africans who want to see a better tomorrow, but who are struggling right now to find the hope and belief that that is possible,” he added.“Our Constitution is excellent, in theory.

Over the years, the Constitution has become a point of reference for the leading party to claim that “‘it is the Constitution that’s not delivering’ – but the Constitution is not a person”, said Mangera. Mangera says that in addition to this, there’s been a “very wholesome failure” in holding people to account. Almost 28 years into South Africa’s democracy, we can no longer afford to “pass the buck” on accountability, he said.

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