With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The capital Baku will host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change
Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy
It must be embedded in policies and strategies that restructure the economy
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
Many of them feel that the promises made at the dawn of democracy have not been met
The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes
Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression
The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy
Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned
Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism
Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever are trying to remedy that by bashing each other
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa.
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa
The youth have the power to overcome the inequalities from the past that still exist today
It is 30 years since Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural address that spoke of oppression in the past and hope for the future
The electorate can not afford to be gullible about politicians or their messages
The Centre for Social Justice proudly presents the Public Protector as the keynote speaker
Deliberations on democracy were not a big part of the mining talks in Joburg but players in the sector need to recognise their responsibilities
President Macky Sall’s decision is concerning in a region grappling with coups, where interference with the constitution and polls has led to military overthrow
The political theorist suggests that the dismantling of apartheid South Africa is a useful example for finding a solution for Palestine
It is 75 years since India became its own democracy, free from foreign control
South Africa is correct and courageous to oppose the West at the International Court of Justice but is not a consistently principled actor
For the country to renew itself it needs to interrogate its intellectual history and context to find solutions to the contemporary democratic politics
More than two billion people are eligible to make their crosses in the most important election year of our collective democratic history
South Africa has had a mixed bag of environmental ministers over the past 30 years and, bar a few, most have taken the environmental agenda forward
Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though