Creator
Robyn Pasensie
Robyn Pasensie is a political systems researcher for My Vote Counts (MVC). She holds a BA in international relations, a B.Admin hons (cum laude) in political science from UWC and is a master's candidate. She is engaged in issues of party funding and intra-party democracy.
Money seeks a bedfellow and we need to know who’s sleeping with who
Despite all the shiny new legislation, don’t think that party funding issues have disappeared
Making voices heard: Freedom of expression and intra-party democracy
Though it is enshrined in our constitution, the right to differ within one’s political party is not always enacted in practice. Here’s why it’s better to allow dissent
Understanding intra-party democracy
The case of Andile Lungisa illustrates the need for more accountability and discipline within political parties
Two Acts linked to political party funding have not been promulgated
The electorate needs to know who gives parties money, but the amended Promotion of Access to Information Act and the Political Party Funding Act are in limbo
Tracking, tracing and transparency
Governments are processing tons of personal information to limit the spread of Covid-19. They must ensure this does not cost us our privacy