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Democracy

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era
Opinion
/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele
Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality
Friday
/ 14 June 2024

Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality

Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town

By Charles Leonard
Independence Day celebrated by the Republic of Azerbaijan
Partner Content
/ 7 June 2024

Independence Day celebrated by the Republic of Azerbaijan

The capital Baku will host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change

By Marion Smith
Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad
Opinion
/ 31 May 2024

Democracy in Africa: digital voting technology and social media can be a force for good – and bad

Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes

By Maxwell Maseko
Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections
Opinion
/ 23 May 2024

Why the government and political parties will still be corrupt after the 29 May elections

South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens

By Bhaso Ndzendze and Maria Frahn-Arp
It’s been a wild ride since 1994, but South Africans must keep on voting
Opinion
/ 21 May 2024

It’s been a wild ride since 1994, but South Africans must keep on voting

Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy

By Suntosh R Pillay
Racial redress is essential for inclusive development
Opinion
/ 14 May 2024

Racial redress is essential for inclusive development

It must be embedded in policies and strategies that restructure the economy

By Khwezi Mabasa
Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism
Opinion
/ 7 May 2024

Strongman syndrome in Africa flips democracies to totalitarianism

The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law

By Robert Kigongo
30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement
Opinion
/ 26 April 2024

30 years: Democracy isn’t a once-off achievement

Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change

By Mmabatho Mongae
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Thirty and thriving, or barely surviving?

Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope

By Aarti Bhana
30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: Older voters disillusioned after excitement of 1994 poll

Many of them feel that the promises made at the dawn of democracy have not been met

By Lunga Mzangwe
South Africa’s children are excluded from democratic participation
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

South Africa’s children are excluded from democratic participation

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

By Yolisa Piliso
To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom
Opinion
/ 24 April 2024

To politicians and voters: With freedom comes the responsibility of freedom

Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression

By Mias De Klerk
Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter
Opinion
/ 18 April 2024

Bobi Wine, Uganda’s democracy hunter

The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy

By Robert Kigongo
How will South Africans vote come 29 May?
Opinion
/ 16 April 2024

How will South Africans vote come 29 May?

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

By Karabo Mokgonyana
Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach
Opinion
/ 21 March 2024

Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach

Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism

By Dale McKinley
US elections: Deja-vu as Biden and Trump square up
Opinion
/ 18 March 2024

US elections: Deja-vu as Biden and Trump square up

Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever are trying to remedy that by bashing each other

By Nontobeko Hlela
WATCH | Town Hall Election Debate – charting the future in 2024’s landmark elections
Critical Thinking Forum
/ 12 March 2024

WATCH | Town Hall Election Debate – charting the future in 2024’s landmark elections

The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa.

By M&G Online reporter
M&G, University of Limpopo town hall will unpack elections
Critical Thinking Forum
/ 4 March 2024

M&G, University of Limpopo town hall will unpack elections

The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa

By Paddy Harper
Elections: Young people must participate in shaping their future
Opinion
/ 26 February 2024

Elections: Young people must participate in shaping their future

The youth have the power to overcome the inequalities from the past that still exist today

By Hlumelo Xaba
Tasks Mandela set remain unfinished business
Opinion
/ 20 February 2024

Tasks Mandela set remain unfinished business

It is 30 years since Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural address that spoke of oppression in the past and hope for the future

By Ayesha Omar
The Janus-faced nature of political campaigns
Opinion
/ 14 February 2024

The Janus-faced nature of political campaigns

The electorate can not afford to be gullible about politicians or their messages

By Patrick Kulati
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to deliver 5th Social Justice Lecture at Stellenbosch University
Partner Content
/ 12 February 2024

Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to deliver 5th Social Justice Lecture at Stellenbosch University

The Centre for Social Justice proudly presents the Public Protector as the keynote speaker 

By Centre for Social Justice
Mining flourishing depends on strengthening democracy
Opinion
/ 9 February 2024

Mining flourishing depends on strengthening democracy

Deliberations on democracy were not a big part of the mining talks in Joburg but players in the sector need to recognise their responsibilities

By Ross Harvey
Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal
Opinion
/ 7 February 2024

Democracy at the crossroads: Unravelling the political turmoil in Senegal

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

By Nyasha Mpani and Amara Galileo
South Africa and Palestine through Mamdani’s prism of decolonisation
Opinion
/ 6 February 2024

South Africa and Palestine through Mamdani’s prism of decolonisation

The political theorist suggests that the dismantling of apartheid South Africa is a useful example for finding a solution for Palestine

By Ayesha Omar
Indian Commission celebrates Republic Day
Partner Content
/ 1 February 2024

Indian Commission celebrates Republic Day

It is 75 years since India became its own democracy, free from foreign control

By Marion Smith
Neither the West nor the ANC support rights for all
Opinion
/ 25 January 2024

Neither the West nor the ANC support rights for all

South Africa is correct and courageous to oppose the West at the International Court of Justice but is not a consistently principled actor

By Richard Pithouse
South Africa has a political ‘crisis of ideas’
Opinion
/ 22 January 2024

South Africa has a political ‘crisis of ideas’

For the country to renew itself it needs to interrogate its intellectual history and context to find solutions to the contemporary democratic politics

By Ayesha Omar
Year of elections: The world chooses its fate
National
/ 7 January 2024

Year of elections: The world chooses its fate

More than two billion people are eligible to make their crosses in the most important election year of our collective democratic history

By Luke Feltham
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Cabinet Report Cards 2023
/ 22 December 2023

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

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

By Sheree Bega
Democracy and human rights at the crossroads
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Democracy and human rights at the crossroads

Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though

By Johann van der Westhuizen
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