South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
The former finance minister recalled Gordhan’s role in mobilising broad-based protest against apartheid and state capture
An American Bill’s call for a review of US-SA bilateral relations is likely over policy differences.
The Strategic Dialogue Group and foundations named after the country’s leaders believe that South Africa can move beyond the paralysis in social, economic, political and governance spheres and national despair
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
As authoritarianism entrenches itself globally, it is vital that South Africa inspires a return of accountability and participation
President Paul Kagame may have revived the country after the 1994 genocide but his actions have prevented any meaningful opposition and accusations of intimidation, torture and assassination
Words are important. Our failure to wield them responsibly has put us on a path to vitriol and violence
The representatives of the people in parliament need to be free to speak out
Dropping democracy for aspirant autocrats who will put everything in order with a big stick might not be all it’s cracked up to be
With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The capital Baku will host the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change
Many African countries have weak election management systems, and citizens are rightly worried about human interference in electoral processes
South Africans need to be better informed about democracy and become active citizens
Beyond elections, active citizenship is needed. Voting is just one way to take responsibility for the outcomes of our democracy
It must be embedded in policies and strategies that restructure the economy
The strongman thrives on populism, low civic involvement, political elitism, fear, poverty, illiteracy and the abuse of the rule of law
Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
Tracking the progress of South Africa’s 30-year-olds as they navigate education, work, anxiety and hope
Many of them feel that the promises made at the dawn of democracy have not been met
The Children’s Act, as well as the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child, reflect the state’s duties to ensure children participate in democratic processes
Few recall the Bill of Responsibilities that accompanies the Bill of Rights. Unconfined freedom can be as devastating as legalised oppression
The documentary, Bobi Wine, the People’s President, shows the confluence of music and art in the pursuit of freedom and democracy
Voters tend to fall into five categories – legacy parties, populist leaders, solution-based parties, parties that represent a voter’s interests, and those who are disillusioned
Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism
Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever are trying to remedy that by bashing each other
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa.
The M&G and University of Limpopo host a forum to discuss, among others, what a coalition government could mean for South Africa
The youth have the power to overcome the inequalities from the past that still exist today
It is 30 years since Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural address that spoke of oppression in the past and hope for the future