Individual beliefs about the past and its relevance to the present strongly influenced awareness of the Marikana tragedy.
- Chief Research Manager, Human Sciences Research Council
The low levels of familiarity with key historical events indicate that there are serious shortcomings in the development of national collective memory in South Africa.
The governments needs to adjust its agenda to take on board concerns voiced by citizens about the impact of technological changes.
Governing parties and officials need to take note of the frustration being expressed by ordinary South Africans.
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