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Many political parties and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) have focused on mobilising the voters — to the exclusion of children. But children have the right to democratic participation. Photo: Darren Stewart/Getty Images
UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD

South Africa’s children are excluded from democratic participation

The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes

  • Yolisa Piliso
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