South Africa’s liberation struggle may have brought democracy, but it did not bring freedom
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
SADC needs to be an impartial and committed actor in regional politics to strengthen regional stability and regain people’s trust
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
We should prioritise adopting practical and binding measures that reflect the realities and perceptions of people living on the continent
The data indicates that political parties will be punished if they fail to shift away from superficial politics