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How do cities acquire traits?

The DNA of Cities

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Policies Without Power Yield Inequity

In post-apartheid South Africa, progressive policies and a forward-looking constitution exist alongside rigid public institutions that resist change, resulting in a leadership vacuum. This disconnect leads to a continuous struggle for power among sectors, ultimately failing to address the needs of the majority, leaving 60% of the population underserved by the system. The superficial modernization in public policy contrasts sharply with the remnants of racialized structures in society, perpetuating systemic inequities.

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