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thoughtleader elections 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there
Analysis
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: SA’s economy neither Gear nor there

Amid directionless policy after 30 years of democracy, the country’s prospects continue to be driven by the whims of miners and their financiers

By Sarah Smit
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: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors
Opinion
/ 26 April 2024

30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: TEC’s ‘guarantee for a better South Africa’ didn’t help seven murdered pamphlet distributors

The murders of even those engaged in non-party political promotion of the election came as opponents of the vote renewed their threats of a widening war

By Chris Mcgreal
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
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