The time has come to fight for honest political representation
South African youth is disillusioned with democracy because of high rates of unemployment
Be aware that history repeats itself — even when two types of government appear vastly different
The current crisis in British politics is significant for countries like South Africa where a change in electoral systems is needed
Rudy Giuliani mounted a combative defence of Trump in Sunday talk show appearances, taking aim at Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators
Our yearning for good news lets our critical faculties fly into exile, so we need to be grounded
How can we better measure democracy to reflect women’s lived reality?
Too few South Africans are able to participate in systems that allow their voices to be heard
Research suggests that a complex crisis of identity is
at the heart of the problem
The evidence is conclusive: over and over again, democrats trump dictators
The party must decide if politicised uncertainty and institutionalised ambiguity will be its end
Created to exist on the fringes of society, townships still carry the economic legacy of apartheid
The African National Congress faces two big challenges: fewer South Africans trust it, while its electoral support has been waning
Election number crunching ignores the power of civil society institutions
As the country’s economy worsens, so dissent grows and its government becomes more repressive
Despite a Constitutional Court ruling, politicians are withholding facts needed for an informed vote
Economic inequality is fuelling a growing sense of tribalism, which populist politicians exploit — just take a look at Team Trump
South Africans could embrace an authoritarian state if the government fails to address current social and economic issues
The 2019 election marks the first time that young people will constitute the highest number of voters in South Africa, giving them plenty of power
Trustworthy information is a vital part of a healthy democracy
For any democracy to be meaningful, its people need access to trustworthy information produced in a free and pluralistic environment
Citizen movements helped secure democracy and they still protect people’s rights in South Africa
Expanding cities will fundamentally change politics on the continent
We need to forge an embracing social awareness to counter South Africa’s inherent chauvinism
We need to think about the way we speak and the effect that has on society and our country
Data for Research Award: for advancing the availability, management and use of data for research by an individual or an organisation
Panel concludes we must learn from Madiba, instead of blaming him for our shortcomings
In Tanzania today, political space has shrunk to the point where protests are suppressed before they emerge
As Rwanda marks the 24th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, much more needs to be done to unite the country
The process of institutionalisation may be patchy and uneven. But one thing is clear: Africa is not without functioning institutions
With Sisi retaining his grip on the presidency, this election is everything but democratic
In the wake of Robert Mugabe’s fall from grace, commentators are rushing to ask: Which long-term African leader is next in line to hit the dust?