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constitutional democracy

Parliament may see a shake-up in 2024 after inclusion of independents, but will the political culture change?

South Africa

Parliament may see a shake-up in 2024 after inclusion of independents, but will the political culture change?

By Marianne Merten

Administrative justice remains a critical cornerstone of SA’s quest for a fair and inclusive society

Maverick Citizen

Administrative justice remains a critical cornerstone of SA’s quest for a fair and inclusive society

By Nicola Jo Bergsteedt

Civil society launches #JusticeforBabita petition, reflects on 1956 Women’s March

South Africa

Civil society launches #JusticeforBabita petition, reflects on 1956 Women’s March

By Gaby Ndongo

KwaZulu-Natal premier’s dangerous call for a return to apartheid-style governance

South Africa

KwaZulu-Natal premier’s dangerous call for a return to apartheid-style governance

By Marianne Merten

We've got the power: Government hangs on State of Disaster to keep control

South Africa

We've got the power: Government hangs on State of Disaster to keep control

By Marianne Merten

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

South Africa

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

By Pierre de Vos

It’s time to hold the state to account for xenophobic laws

South Africa

It’s time to hold the state to account for xenophobic laws

By Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh, Tim Fish Hodgson and Tanveer Jeewa

Turmoil in South Africa’s capital city points to the need to overhaul local democracy

South Africa

Turmoil in South Africa’s capital city points to the need to overhaul local democracy

By Mashupye Herbert Maserumule

South Africa: Be Aware and Beware of The Rise of the Securocrats

South Africa

South Africa: Be Aware and Beware of The Rise of the Securocrats

By Daily Maverick

The threat to democracy, Part Two: The EFF

South Africa

The threat to democracy, Part Two: The EFF

By Raymond Suttner

FW de Klerk – claiming space in SA’s democratic history while criticising new forms of racism

South Africa

FW de Klerk – claiming space in SA’s democratic history while criticising new forms of racism

By Marianne Merten

Bathabile Dlamini says only Parliament can hold ministers accountable, not courts

South Africa

Bathabile Dlamini says only Parliament can hold ministers accountable, not courts

By Marianne Thamm