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Residents share their opinions about peaceful protests.

Peaceful protests are protests that happen without the vandalising of buildings and burning tires.

June 26, 2023
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Oratile Montso: it is not always enough to achieve one's aims. While peaceful protests can draw attention to important issues and galvanize public support, they may not always be enough to persuade those in power to take action.
Oratile Montso: it is not always enough to achieve one's aims. While peaceful protests can draw attention to important issues and galvanize public support, they may not always be enough to persuade those in power to take action.

Peaceful protests have been happening recently in our communities. Residents have been marching peacefully to get their voices heard. Northcliff Melville Times went to the streets and asked people if they think that protesting is a great way to convey a message.

Below are their answers:

Sandra Molepo: The effectiveness of peaceful protests depends on a variety of factors, including the strength of the movement's message, the level of public support it enjoys, and the willingness of those in power to listen and respond.
Sandra Molepo: The effectiveness of peaceful protests depends on a variety of factors, including the strength of the movement’s message, the level of public support it enjoys, and the willingness of those in power to listen and respond.
Ruby Sebaiwa:I think they work because they offer a platform for people to express their grievances and advocate for change in a nonviolent manner. Peaceful protests have been instrumental in various historical movements, such as the civil rights movement.
Ruby Sebaiwa: I think they work because they offer a platform for people to express their grievances and advocate for change in a nonviolent manner. Peaceful protests have been instrumental in various historical movements, such as the civil rights movement.

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June 26, 2023
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