Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian
Stuart Morrison

Creator

Stuart Morrison

The ANC’s top seven will handle the selection process for mayoral candidates after rules were tightened. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties

Stronger intra-party accountability is needed in government

Urban jungle: Cities in South Africa are not geared towards making life easy for young people, particularly those who are looking for work. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

(Re)centre youths in city planning

Spatial barriers, which translate into transport and data costs, put financial strain on job-seekers

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Unlock the potential of open data portals for SA’s cities

South Africa’s metros can be improved when this information is made publicly available

(John McCann/M&G)

‘Unrealised promise’ of the Constitution

The gaps limiting the Constitution can be plugged by measures such as adopting the National Charter Against Corruption and setting up a permanent anti-corruption commission

Watchdogs: From left, Tessa Dooms (Rivonia Circle), Wayne Duvengae (Outa), Ishmael Mkhabela (Joburg Inner city Partnership), Neeshan Balton (Ahmed Kathrada Foundation) and Rev Moss (Defend our Democracy) are members of the Joburg Crisis Alliance. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)

Law must evolve as politics changes

The rise of hung councils has required amendments to the Municipal Structures Act to improve stability and governance

Voting with their feet: The turnout in last month’s election was the lowest since the dawn of democracy, a reflection of growing mistrust in South Africa’s democratic institutions. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)

Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism

Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account

Hole in the plot: Although many municipalities have adequate plans, they are unable to carry them out, leading to projects going unfinished. Photo: Waldo Swiegers/Getty Images

How to boost municipal performance

Local-level service delivery could be improved by the implementation of integrated development plans

Political parties (Isanco, DA, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, UIM, ADCP and SNP) Multi-Party Charter at Birchwood Hotel on November 28, 2023 in Boksburg, South Africa. (Photo by Photo by OJ Koloti/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

If coalitions have been a key part of the country’s democracy then why is there such concern ahead of 2024?