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Bundestag

A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent

South Africa

A strong democracy comes with a hefty price tag — and it’s worth every cent

By Daryl Swanepoel

If nobody wins, what’s an election good for, anyway?

South Africa

If nobody wins, what’s an election good for, anyway?

By J Brooks Spector