Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis
| dc.contributor.advisor | Ndlovu, Musawenkosi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mavuso, Sibonelo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-08T16:20:24Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-08T16:20:24Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2025-09-08T16:17:23Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Violence elicits profound emotional responses and serves as a potent medium of communication in societies grappling with systemic inequities and historical grievances. In South Africa, political violence has persisted as a troubling legacy, complicating the nation's democratic transition. While much of the existing research has focused on the manifestations of violence—such as interpersonal, criminal, and public unrest—this study explores violence as a form of communication within the South African socio-political landscape. Grounded in an interpretivist framework, this research investigates how marginalized communities employ violence to express grievances, assert political demands, and navigate systemic exclusions. By employing qualitative content analysis of media reports, the study reveals the symbolic and strategic dimensions of violence. Key findings highlight the role of media in amplifying violent narratives, the intersection of socio-economic inequalities with identity-based violence, and the limitations of traditional communication channels in addressing grievances. This study contributes to the broader discourse on political violence by framing it as a communicative act that reflects and perpetuates power dynamics and systemic inequalities. It offers practical recommendations for fostering non-violent political dialogue through inclusive policymaking, community engagement, and media reform. By situating South Africa's experience within a global context, the research underscores the need for nuanced, context-specific interventions that address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable social cohesion. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Mavuso, S. (2025). <i>Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis</i>. (). Universiy of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Mavuso, Sibonelo. <i>"Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis."</i> ., Universiy of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2025. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mavuso, S. 2025. Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis. . Universiy of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Mavuso, Sibonelo AB - Violence elicits profound emotional responses and serves as a potent medium of communication in societies grappling with systemic inequities and historical grievances. In South Africa, political violence has persisted as a troubling legacy, complicating the nation's democratic transition. While much of the existing research has focused on the manifestations of violence—such as interpersonal, criminal, and public unrest—this study explores violence as a form of communication within the South African socio-political landscape. Grounded in an interpretivist framework, this research investigates how marginalized communities employ violence to express grievances, assert political demands, and navigate systemic exclusions. By employing qualitative content analysis of media reports, the study reveals the symbolic and strategic dimensions of violence. Key findings highlight the role of media in amplifying violent narratives, the intersection of socio-economic inequalities with identity-based violence, and the limitations of traditional communication channels in addressing grievances. This study contributes to the broader discourse on political violence by framing it as a communicative act that reflects and perpetuates power dynamics and systemic inequalities. It offers practical recommendations for fostering non-violent political dialogue through inclusive policymaking, community engagement, and media reform. By situating South Africa's experience within a global context, the research underscores the need for nuanced, context-specific interventions that address the root causes of violence and promote sustainable social cohesion. DA - 2025 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town KW - political violence KW - communication KW - marginalised voices KW - South Africa LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - Universiy of Cape Town PY - 2025 T1 - Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis TI - Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Mavuso S. Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis. []. Universiy of Cape Town ,Faculty of Humanities ,Centre for Film and Media Studies, 2025 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/41724 | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.language.rfc3066 | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Centre for Film and Media Studies | |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Humanities | |
| dc.publisher.institution | Universiy of Cape Town | |
| dc.subject | political violence | |
| dc.subject | communication | |
| dc.subject | marginalised voices | |
| dc.subject | South Africa | |
| dc.title | Political violence as a form of communication: understanding marginalised voices in South Africa through content analysis | |
| dc.type | Thesis / Dissertation | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | Masters | |
| dc.type.qualificationlevel | MSc |