Towards a multi-method approach to addressing violent protest action in South Africa: A practical theology perspective

Abstract

Pervasive violent strike action and protests over service delivery in South Africa call for new methodological approaches. To this end, a multi-method research approach consisting of a case study, communicative action, a multidimensional theoretical framework and its integration into African Christopraxis research is proposed. The ultimate aim is to offer a broad research framework and to encourage a multidisciplinary research approach to work in and beyond the Marikana-Wonderkop area.

Keywords

• violent protest action
• Marikana-Wonderkop
• multi-method approach
• African Christopraxis
• social justice