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Jesse Jackson’s Warning: Democracy Decays When We Get Comfortable


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On The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi reflects on the fighting spirit of Jesse Jackson and the warning embedded in his life’s work: democracy weakens when citizens grow tired. With elections looming and institutions under strain, this is a call to courage, participation, and refusing to normalise injustice.

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Hosted by: Redi Tlhabi

Edited by: Joel Seboa
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