Creator
Mmabatho Mongae
The state must listen and talk to the people
There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance
Inkululeko a promise deferred
South Africa’s liberation struggle may have brought democracy, but it did not bring freedom
South Africa’s balancing act: Diplomacy and strategy
South Africa is presented with opportunities and problems created by the Musk-Trump regime
SADC’s role and limitations in ensuring democratic integrity
SADC needs to be an impartial and committed actor in regional politics to strengthen regional stability and regain people’s trust
e-Services in South Africa exacerbate inequality through digital barriers
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement
Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
Localise the just energy transition for Africans
We should prioritise adopting practical and binding measures that reflect the realities and perceptions of people living on the continent
How will South Africans vote in 2024?
The data indicates that political parties will be punished if they fail to shift away from superficial politics