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The only way to address South Africa’s problem of dwindling voter turnout is to fix the accountability problem. (File photo/MG)
ACCOUNTABILITY IN PARLIAMENT

This is why you should participate in Monday’s public consultation on electoral reform

The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel is holding a public consultation at the Gauteng legislature on 27 January

  • Daniela Ellerbeck
4 min read
Voting with their feet: The turnout in last month’s election was the lowest since the dawn of democracy, a reflection of growing mistrust in South Africa’s democratic institutions. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM

Reforming South Africa’s civil service: A path to depoliticisation and professionalism

Changes need to be made to restore citizens’ trust in democracy and ensure they are able to hold leaders to account

  • Stuart Morrison
  • Mischka Moosa
7 min read