Democratic Party
latest news & developmentsWhat South Africa’s progressives can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City
The ANC is no longer, by default, a people’s movement, much like the Democratic Party in the United States. It is not, however, irredeemable
Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents
As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable
The Trump presidential campaign a billionaires’ ballot
In the fight are Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bizos, who put pressure on the editors of the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, X’s Elon Musk and Silicon Valley’s Peter Thiel
Harris’s inability to secure strong lead an indictment on Democratic Party
It has alienated voters with its stance on Israel and its message does not resonate with crucial blocs such as the youth and black men
Obama cannot salvage Michigan for US presidential candidate Kamala Harris
People would be better off voting for Green Party candidate Jill Stein if they want the war in Gaza to stop
Manufacturing a presidential candidate: The case of Kamala Harris
The US vice-president needs to come up with a message that resonates with the white middle and working class to win them over in this election
The exit of Joe Biden: Age and competence in presidential politics
It is not old leaders that trouble society, but the failure to ensure that the younger generation is groomed to take over when the time comes
GNU: Will we work together this time?
When a unity government was being formed in the 1990s there was suspicion and mistrust
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
In the US, 2022 was a year of right-wing attacks. What lies ahead?
It’s a rocky road to a functional democratic future for the United States, but fighting injustice is a long-term task
Facing up to the damaging and disruptive economic realities of 2022
Economic war rages on as global power dynamics shift.
The American political process is disconnected from economic reality
While the Democrats and Republicans use an outdated political playbook, people need protection from the capitalist system itself
James Selfe retires after dedicating 43 years to building a better South Africa
As a man with a great sense of occasion, it is an apt coincidence that Selfe retired during the week that we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our democracy’s founding document.
Vote on Mkhwebane shows a divided ANC caucus
The National Assembly’s decision will be at once about the future of the public protector and about the street fight for power in the ANC
Time for US to import some democracy
The mere fact that one cannot confidently predict who the next president of the United States will be tells you a lot about American society.