Voter Apathy
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South Africa’s democracy is dead: May it be reborn soon
The current system has failed to serve the poor and entrenched conservatism while suppressing debate
Editorial: Deepening era of coalitions will test the maturity of South Africa’s democracy
The low voter turnout in the local polls is something our leading parties must take to heart as they look to rebuild their relationship with the electorate.
The C-word is for coalitions, not centrism
With such a low voter turnout, government legitimacy is stretched to breaking point
We have become spectators in our own democracy
The discontent we feel must mobilise citizens towards agitating for radical change, not aimless rebellion