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Paul Kariuki
Dr Paul Kariuki is the director of the Democracy Development Programme in Durban. These are his own views.
SA’s private sector can promote migrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and skills
The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy
Covidpreneurship: From corruption to rebuilding legitimacy and trust in our political leadership
High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account
A partnership between citizens and the state is needed to manage the pandemic
Covid-19 has taught us that we need an effective local government, a preventative and curative health system, evidence-based policing, a politically neutral public service and…
Time to get tough on failing municipalities
Consequence management would deter ineffective, indifferent, non-compliant and crooked officials whose actions and attitudes prevent the efficient delivery of services to the…
SA needs more young people in politics
Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited
Sense-making: Why it matters in mitigating Covid-19
We need it to help us act responsibly when the world as we knew it seems to have shifted. It gives us something to hold on to and free us from fear’s grip
Covid-19: A new order for civil society organisations
The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively
Can democracy be distance friendly?
Parliament and parliamentarians need to adjust their working procedures to ensure they are there for citizens during this crisis
Covid-19 has long-term implications for politics and policymaking
We need to work together regardless of our political ideologies to build the health system, stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable in society
A moment for responsible active citizenship
Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease
Cyril must boldly face political conundrums
The president and his team must make decisions in the public’s best interests, despite the corruption and factionalism in the ANC
Everyone is responsible for creating ethical leadership
Citizens, politicians, business people and civil society organisations must reject unethical leaders
Flailing coalitions are failing democracy in SA
Battles between the parties affect their ability to deliver promises to the electorate
Law and order essential to democracy
We cannot as citizens remain silent while opportunistic looting, accompanied by violence, continues and our fellow Africans continue to be humiliated
Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing