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There is often a disconnect between government and ordinary citizens being heard and represented in government structures, processes and decision-making. The role of civil…
The past decade should remind South Africans that democracy does not always work the way that it should. Democracy remains elusive, it doesn’t simply…
Democracy Works Foundation in partnership with Social Surveys Africa recently hosted a dialogue entitled, “Defending Democracy – Institutions and the people” on 7 May…
Wealth creation in Africa has been stunted because countries have focused too much on the state to create new businesses, foster development and industrialise…
Without efficient public services, it is unlikely that African countries will be able to lift growth rates, boost development and tackle poverty. Public services…
African governments and leaders from whatever political stripes are increasingly using democracy and its institutions – parliaments, judiciaries and civil society – to entrench…
For decades African countries have been forced by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to implement neo-liberal policies, including opening their markets to…
Corruption has become so widespread in SA that there is a real danger it will become entrenched as a “normal” aspect of life. How…
Our outrage is aimed at Zuma’s Nkandla failure rather than at the regression the ANC has delivered to the doorsteps of the people it…
A consideration of voter turnout compared to general protests by citizens suggests that South Africans are currently suffering from institutional disaffection rather than political…