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Mavuso highlighted the interconnectedness of political accountability and economic stability, emphasising the urgent need to address governance failures, inequality, youth unemployment, and the national education crisis. Her reflections echoed the democratic values championed by Dr Frederik van Zyl Slabbert, underscoring the role of courageous citizenship in shaping South Africa’s future.
The event forms part of KAS South Africa’s broader work under Project Objective 1.4, which aims to strengthen good governance, constitutional compliance, and evidence‑based public engagement. The lecture also reinforced a tradition of critical dialogue at Stellenbosch University, contributing to the development of young leaders and stimulating further debate across academia, civil society, and the KAS network.