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Richard Calland
Richard Calland is an associate professor in public law at the University of Cape Town and a founding partner of the Paternoster Group.
Shock election results hit governing parties globally
‘A kind of electoral long Covid’ has left its mark on countries around the world that went to the polls
The world’s year of elections simmers
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Election 2024: The centre could hold or things could fall apart
Now that the report cards have been handed out, cynicism and uncertainty rule
Elections 2024: Leadership at a time of seizmic political change
The hand of history will be weighing heavily on the shoulders of South Africa’s political leaders in the coming hours and days
With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game
The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability
FROM THE ARCHIVES | 1999 elections: Weighty win a comfort or a threat?
The size of the ANC’s electoral victory need not be an issue of burning concern
Ramaphosa puts on his boxing gloves
Rumours of the ANC’s demise — like those about it’s leader — might be greatly exaggerated
Ramaphosa’s SA: Fairy tale or fable?
The president’s statecraft was on full display during his State of the Nation address as he wove a strong story despite having little to work with
What can fill the centre-left gap?
For all those who would raise their hands for power, they need to ask themselves why and whether they will stand for anything meaningful
Madiba would not have tolerated the malaise in South Africa today
Nelson Mandela stood for something — a claim very few of our politicians could make today This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account…
Beware the one-eyed Middle East critic
The biggest myth of modern Israeli politics has been exposed — the oppression of Palestinians keeps Israel secure
The fiscus will shade the elections
South Africa’s chickens have finally come to roost, leading the finance minister down a path that may well compromise the ANC
Deciding Brics’ purpose will determine its future
Important questions remain but there is no doubting the effect of these new allegiances
Complicated political minefield on how to approach coalition-forming
The instability of hung local governments is driving the ANC’s new-found need to get to grips with coalition politics
The Ashes: An English sacrifice to the Test cricket gods
Australia have won the battle but Bazball was batting for a greater cause