Zuma is not enough. The ANC itself must be cleansed of corruption
Jacob Zuma, South Africa’s unpopular president, has finally been removed. Yet the terms of his departure were deeply problematic. In what was a painfully tortuous process,…
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SA electoral system lacks accountability
We have heard it said many times before: the South African electoral system does not provide a sufficient link between the citizen and the…
Why the incoming US President lacks democratic legitimacy
With the end of Obama’s Presidency we are losing rare inspirational and humane leadership. The exemplary and graceful leadership provided by the Barack Obama…
One Candidate, Many Wards
All across South Africa there are individuals who have chosen to attempt to win the privilege of serving all of us at a local…