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The focus on building democracy should be on more intermediary outcomes, which can serve as building blocks for longer term democratic renewal.
The 2021 local government elections signals widespread disillusionment with representative democracy that only a sea change in service delivery can fix.
The 2021 election will define for citizens important aspects of South Africa’s political future. What is the governing ANC’s future, and what was the impact of President Ramaphosa on this election?
The increased and diverse number of contestants shows a citizenry that is unwilling to leave its fate in the hands of ineffective incumbents.
South Africa has seen a fair number of whistleblowers raising the alarm on irregularities and corruption – the most recent was murdered.
Publicly traded companies must have independent oversight and make regular financial and other disclosures. The Trump Organization has none of these safeguards.
The judgment highlights the lack of interest by successive government ministers in curtailing the self-interested actions of rural elites.
Unlike most politicians but typical of a negotiator, South Africa’s president has not put his plans on the table for public scrutiny.
Ramaphosa will be eager to communicate his position that no one should be above scrutiny and that all parts of society,should be examined by the Commission.
Sudan’s new government came to power after a people-driven process to oust former President Omar al-Bashir. It must be careful to place ordinary Sudanese at the centre of the reforms process.
South Africa needs a way to incorporate active citizens within the prevailing constitutional and legal structures, so as to strengthen all levels of government.
There has been growing discontent with many local authorities and calls by concerned citizens for the municipalities to be dissolved.
To rebuild lost trust in the media will require more commitment and effort than just papering over ethical cracks.
Revelations show that the State Security Agency did little to safeguard the country and much to protect Zuma’s political faction and to funnel public money into private ends.
Almost a third of legislatures had no direct oversight over the initial responses to the pandemic.
Professionalism has to start with ministers for it to stand any chance of being embedded throughout the public service.
The November 2020 local and regional elections have indeed put Namibia’s political culture at a crossroads.
The Calgary Flames are the latest pro sports team asking for public funds for a new arena. Cities across North America help fund sports facilities, but with little transparency and accountability
South Africa’s local governments lack a clear separation of legislative and executive powers.
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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 Emeritus of Public Law, University of Cape Town
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Associate Professor of International Business and Strategy at the D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University
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Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa
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Professor of Law, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Johannesburg
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Extraordinary Senior Lecturer at the School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University
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Honorary Fellow, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney
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Visiting Senior Lecturer, The City Law School, Barrister, City St George's, University of London
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Chercheur associé à LaRIFA, Université libanaise
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Chair of Policy Innovation, School for Data Science and Computational Thinking, Stellenbosch University
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Urban Futures Enabling Impact Platform, RMIT University
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Associate Professor of Law, Thompson Rivers University
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Claude Leon Foundation Chair in Constitutional Governance, University of Cape Town
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Lecturer in Management Control, University of Glasgow