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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: The ‘unfinished business’ of nation-building
Rredress continues to be a crucial pillar of government policy, whether it is in land reform, employment equity or in economic transformation, writes the President in his weekly newsletter.
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Albie Sachs urges South Africans to protect the country’s democracy
Retired Constitutional Court Judge Albie Sachs said South Africans must ensure that those in power didn't abuse their power.
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FIKILE-NTSIKELELO MOYA: Helen Zille exaggerates the DA’s importance
A vibrant and vigilant civil society, not political parties, is the greatest asset to democracy, writes Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya.
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FIKILE-NTSIKELELO MOYA: What is the South African agenda?
Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya says until South Africa gets a leader who can spell out and rally the nation around a common agenda, the country will remain stuck in its quagmire.
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MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Tips for the undecided voter
As you contemplate who to vote for this election, Mahlatse Mahlase has listed a few things to think about when you make that important choice.
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FIKILE-NTSIKELELO MOYA: It's wrong to say voting changes nothing in SA
Whatever you wish to say about South Africa and how much it has disappointed you, please resist the temptation to say nothing has changed, says Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya.
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BUSANI NGCAWENI: On Freedom Day, whose democracy is it anyway?
Busani Ngcaweni asks if the country is on the right path to achieve the ideals of building a prosperous and democratic society.
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LISTEN: SA elders reflect on 25 years of democracy
South Africa's 25-year democracy has a lot to reflect on, and a lot to fix. But are we taking our democracy – particularly voting and its impact on ensuring the country’s success – for granted?
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South Africans take their freedoms for granted, say struggle veterans
Activist Barbara Masekela and veteran politician Murphy Morobe speak to Eyewitness News about the state of the country 25 years after it transitioned from apartheid rule to democracy.
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[OPINION] Both democracy & authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
Nic Cheeseman says democratic and authoritarian countries are moving further away from each other.
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[WATCH] FW de Klerk on state of SA under democracy
The former President FW de Klerk addressed the Cape Town Press Club, reflecting on the country’s progress since its first democratic election in 1994.
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[OPINION] 2019 will be the year of more state control
John Lloyd says the predictions of democratic failure in the face of authoritarian power will come true only if the public allows it.
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[ANALYSIS] Why competitive elections are not good for every democracy
Elections are supposed to hold politicians accountable: Officials who fear losing their seat will work harder for voters. But in some countries, political competition actually makes government worse.
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[ANALYSIS] Is South Africa’s Constitutional Court protecting democracy?
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has performed remarkably well in protecting democracy since 1995.
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[OPINION] Democracy’s future warning
Mphumzi Mdekazi says the future of democracy in developed countries will depend on their ability to deal with the problem of a disappearing middle class.
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[OPINION] Is the U.S. still a real democracy?
To an extent that is unprecedented in the post-civil rights era, the issue of democracy itself has unmistakably crept on to the US ballot.
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[OPINION] SA's electoral system is weak on accountability
Judith February says if South Africa is to further the consolidation of its young democracy, ensuring greater accountability between the electorate and political parties is key.
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[ANALYSIS] Obama invites the world to find its better angels
Barack Obama was asked to give the Mandela Lecture because he represents what the global liberation struggle icon stood for. He struck the right chord.
