President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]
There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance
Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate