South African Democracy
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Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections
The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote
National Dialogue gains inclusion as activists step in after foundations exit
The special project manager at the Thabo Mbeki Foundation said legacy foundations were talking to civil society on how to take the project back from the government and political…
GNU must go on despite theatrics and threats
The Democratic Alliance must appreciate that there are concessions, defeats and mature ways to advance objectives
Free to share: Post-election special edition
Dive into our exclusive special edition publication following the voting week and results
The youth must vote if they want change
Participation in our fledgling democracy at all levels is the best way forward
Vote 2024 | Mbeki, Zuma and Eskom
Mbeki said it would be dishonest not to mention that some of the negative developments in the country’s governance over the 30 years of democracy were a result of negative…