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- 2025| Adonis & Abbey Publi...Unrestrained capitalism with concomitant racial discrimination and social inequality has become characteristic of South Africa in the post-apartheid period. The July 2021 riots are one of many protests that reflected the need for effective measures towards developing a more equal society. The purpose of this study is to document the varied perceptions of citizens about the contributing factors of the July 2021 riots. This qualitative study, which documents the perceptions of purposively selected community members in KwaZulu-Natal, illustrated that the current socio-economic circumstances and continued racial discrimination can be considered relevant structural concomitants of the riots. Through non-probability sampling, 19 in-depth interviews and 4 focus group discussions were conducted with scholars, journalists, students, community, religious leaders, and activists. The theoretical framework of this study is grounded in critical race theory and racialised capitalism. Data revealed that perceived reasons for the riots were numerous, including economic disparity, social disintegration, and relative deprivation. Racial tensions between Africans and Indians in KwaZulu-Natal have historical antecedents. This study contributes to the documentation of the prevalence of violence in post-conflict societies in the global south and the continued existence of racial capitalism in South Africa. The practical value of these findings is that they may assist in identifying social cohesion policies and programmes to prevent the recurrence of such riots.
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