The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,500 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
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China’s military assistance to Mali could be damaging.
The question is not whether a city is fixed – it can never finally be – but rather what trajectory it is on.
Overshadowing almost everything in the country is the impeachment of the former president for abuse and the ensuing political paralysis.
Since 2005, the US has lost over one-third of its local newspapers. A scholar found out why some communities can keep their papers − while others can’t.
Corruption in the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department is more than just a betrayal of public trust, it fuels non-compliance with the law.
A decade of studying whistleblowers reveals the indispensable role played by supporters.
A general decline in trust in public institutions across Africa reflects the disconnect between state officials and the people.
Setting up a unity government highlights that a positive turnaround is possible for South Africa, though it is far from guaranteed.
Youth unemployment and corruption have helped drive youth dissatisfaction on the continent, with major implications for governments and democratic strength.
People’s perceptions of risk shape where businesses choose to locate, new research suggests. Interestingly, conservatives and liberals view risk very differently.
Troops have been deployed on to Lima’s streets as the country grapples with rising criminal violence.
A new book argues that South Africa should ‘start again’, but the reviewer says it doesn’t make a strong case.
It doesn’t matter how many rules we have if no one follows them. If they are not widely respected, then the structure becomes useless. The same goes for democracy.
In targeting a political rival for corruption, the Erdoğan government is widely seen as distorting the rule of law in Turkey in his supporters’ favour.
Nigeria needs a broad-based coalition of developmentalist elites.
Workers talking about the boss can be dismissed as gossip. But managers talking about staff are just doing their job. Welcome to the gossip paradox.
The effectiveness of anti-corruption initiatives in Ghana depends as much on action from ordinary people as from authorities.
Democracies must constantly guard against their erosion – and Australia is no exception.
At a time of low trust in government, conflicts of interest can further erode Americans’ confidence in officials.
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University
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Professor of Politics, University of Sussex
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Emeritus Associate Professor in Public Law, UCT. Visiting Adjunct Professor, WITS School of Governance; Director, Africa Programme, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge
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Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa
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Professor of Public Policy & Law, Centre for Governance & Public Policy, Griffith University
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Professor of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology
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Professor of Urban Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Visiting Professor and Professor Emeritus, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Public Policy, Adelaide University
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PhD Student in the School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London