If we are to honour our freedom, we must also stand in sympathy with our neighbours, whose struggles remind us that democracy is never guaranteed. Their pain must be felt as our own and their hopes embraced as part of our shared destiny
President vetoes attempt by lawmakers to amend the constitution to retain control
He said the party would be run strictly, with zero tolerance for corruption, ill-discipline and factionalism
There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance
Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate
South Africans should not have to rely on heroes like Patricia de Lille to save us, we need functioning and fit for purpose institutions
The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance also pointed to a deteriorating business climate and poor job creation
UNDP director for democratic governance <strong>Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi</strong> speaks to the <em>M&G</em> about democracy in Africa.