Proportional Representation
latest news & developments
Democracy at a crossroads in South Africa – and the US
Democracy – government of the people, by the people, for the people – cannot prevail while wealth is concentrated in the hands of the few
Why South Africa needs electoral reform: A look at mixed-member proportional systems
The country desperately needs a system that makes politicians accountable to voters, not their political parties
GNU talks down to the wire as parties deadlock on key portfolio
Negotiations have involved who will get what, and how many portfolios, in the new cabinet
SA received Zondo’s real gift well before Christmas
A too narrow focus on the number of convictions from the final report of the state capture commission will mean a failure to see the impact it has already had
Mission implausible for the DA’s man in Nkandla
Malibongwe Dubazane is contesting all 14 of the IFP-run Nkandla local municipality’s wards
No sign of Zandile Gumede in ANC councillor lists as Nyawose, Lobishe and Maepa come out top in metros
The party has removed members facing charges in terms of the step-aside resolution, including Newcastle’s mayor and eThekwini former mayor
Reforming a broken system: Can Electoral Act amendments revive faith in SA’s democracy?
Pure politics: Incoming Electoral Act changes could revolutionise our political landscape. Or not
Electoral reform: It’s now or never
The pandemic taught us a new normal. It’s time to apply some of the learnings to our electoral system, which is overdue for an overhaul
Electoral reform allowing independent candidates is long overdue
In implementing the Constitutional Court’s recent ruling, legislators will need to rethink the closed list system