South Africa's polls have been praised for adhering to international election best practice. But, they are not without problems.
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A collection of prison letters provides a peek into the suffering of South African liberation hero, Robert Sobukwe.
South Africa's finance minister delivered a budget that tried to balance serving the public interest, while maintaining the stability of public finances.
Sarah Baartman’s name can be elevated to the highest point of the University of Cape Town’s campus, but if her legacy isn’t built into each classroom and interaction the honour is hollow.
Referenda have their place in democracy, but can also be misused.
South Africa's electoral commission's failure to ensure a credible voters' roll threatens to undo its legacy of free and fair elections.
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has performed remarkably well in protecting democracy since 1995.
The sympathetic take on Pik Botha as a man of peace and a frustrated democrat is a travesty.
Widespread concerns about the levels of immigration in South Africa make the issue appeal to voters across the economic and racial spectrum.
A survey shows that support for land reform in South Africa differs according to race.
Electoral support by trade union federation Cosatu has been a huge asset for South Africa's governing ANC.
Two authors unpack the fragility of South Africa's political parties and why democracy is a lifelong commitment.
Justice Zondo needs to get under the skin of the politics of state capture in South Africa, to get on record what happened, and why.
Troubles in South Africa's coalition-led local governments are affecting accountability, governance stability and service delivery.
Framing xenophobic violence as a question of immigrant victimisation invites divisions between neighbours.
South Africa's local governments lack a clear separation of legislative and executive powers.
Despite a relatively slow start, South Africa can speed up its implementation of the SDGs.
South Africa's Constitutional Court judgment shows concern that the independence of the country's prosecuting authority has been compromised.
A survey shows 70% of South Africans feel immigrants pose a threat to the country.
Mandela did not make the decision to jettison Taiwan and recognise China. He adhered to a decision by the governing ANC.
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Political Scientist, University of the Western Cape
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Professor in Political Science, University of South Africa
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Professor of Public Affairs, Tshwane University of Technology
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Professor and Head of Department of Political and Conflict Studies, Nelson Mandela University
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Professor in the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Associate Professor in Public Law, University of Cape Town
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Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Senior Research Specialist in Democracy, Governance and Service Delivery at the Human Science Research Council and a Research Fellow Centre for African Studies, University of the Free State
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Head of Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor and head of the Department of Journalism, Film and Television, University of Johannesburg
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Professor Emeritus, Society, Work and Development Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
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Lecturer and PhD Candidate, Department of Political & Conflict Studies, Nelson Mandela University
