Tag: democracy

• Parliament was not embarrassed yesterday. It embarrassed itself.

  Feb 27

  The Ad-hoc Committee on the Mkhwanazi Allegations witnessed a significant failure of parliamentary authority when Paul O’Sullivan walked out, highlighting the institution’s decline in procedural integrity. His dismissal of Parliament’s… more ›

• When Local Government Lets Us Down: Reflections on South Africa’s Most Complained-About Municipalities 

  Sep 23

  South Africa’s democratic service delivery relies on a social contract where citizens pay for essential services from municipalities. However, a recent SAHRC report indicates a deeper crisis revealing over 2,300… more ›

• The ANC’s Hollow Renewal: A Party Still Running from Accountability

  Mar 6

  The African National Congress (ANC) claims to prioritize renewal, yet its actions during the Phala Phala scandal reveal a persistent culture of impunity. The party’s refusal to release the classified… more ›

• The Importance of Political Image in a Poor Country Like South Africa

  May 13

  By Nco Dube   In many developing nations, the image and behaviour of politicians is a critical issue. Voters often feel a disconnect between the lavish lifestyles of their elected… more ›