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Lindiwe Mazibuko

Countdown to May 29 polls - SA's political contest heats up after some parties cast doubt on IEC

South Africa

Countdown to May 29 polls - SA's political contest heats up after some parties cast doubt on IEC

By Velani Ludidi, Queenin Masuabi and Suné Payne

The Gathering Twenty Twenty-Four delivers a heady mix of SA impressions and realisations

South Africa

The Gathering Twenty Twenty-Four delivers a heady mix of SA impressions and realisations

By Heather Robertson

In the age of coalitions, an involved, active citizenry is paramount

Politics

In the age of coalitions, an involved, active citizenry is paramount

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Still a long way to go, says civil society in response to IEC's 568,000 new voter registrations

South Africa

Still a long way to go, says civil society in response to IEC's 568,000 new voter registrations

By Lerato Mutsila

The time is now — democratic participation could make or break SA in the lead-up to elections 2024

Politics

The time is now — democratic participation could make or break SA in the lead-up to elections 2024

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Civil society gears up for South Africa’s 2024 polls: Vote. Participate. Activate.

South Africa

Civil society gears up for South Africa’s 2024 polls: Vote. Participate. Activate.

By Mark Heywood

Fixing a broken political system — citizens must reclaim their power and ditch the idea of a 'national democratic messiah'

South Africa

Fixing a broken political system — citizens must reclaim their power and ditch the idea of a 'national democratic messiah'

By Marianne Merten

Songezo Zibi says he will run for president as he tables a manifesto for a new society; more will follow

South Africa

Songezo Zibi says he will run for president as he tables a manifesto for a new society; more will follow

By Ferial Haffajee

‘Disappointed’ and ‘confined’: Mbali Ntuli quits DA and KZN legislature

Politics

‘Disappointed’ and ‘confined’: Mbali Ntuli quits DA and KZN legislature

By Des Erasmus

Civil society’s response to the Zondo Commission reports and critical studies on whiteness

South Africa

Civil society’s response to the Zondo Commission reports and critical studies on whiteness

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Chronicles of Chic: Remains of the rainbow day

Maverick Life

Chronicles of Chic: Remains of the rainbow day

By Emilie Gambade

Shouting from the rooftops: the DA ramps up its election campaign and goes high-rise

South Africa

Shouting from the rooftops: the DA ramps up its election campaign and goes high-rise

By Greg Nicolson