What are those death penalty advocates in South Africa mostly presenting as argument?
In my opinion, the primary driver of crime in South Africa is tribal mentality and resultant corruption.
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What are those death penalty advocates in South Africa mostly presenting as argument?
In my opinion, the primary driver of crime in South Africa is tribal mentality and resultant corruption.
It's much more complicated than that. One of the legacies of apartheid which was violently opressive is a violent - often gratuitously so - society. One of its successes was keeping different cultures and races apart and creating chasms of fear based on differences rather than our common humanity. The recent rise of nationalism and populism - not just here - undermines the good that had been achieved and foments division. Having walked the path into democracy, it's tragic.
This is coupled with (often) white paranoia. My observations. The advocates of the death penalty are often in the latter group and see it as vengeance rather than punishment. IMO it's all a lot more nuanced than you suggest.
But aren't various tribal cultures no less violent than the Boer extremists at the root of the Apartheid?
That remains a simplistic approach. The factional politcal (and other) violence are generally about power, resources and turf. You might find this an insightful read.