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Public participation

Empowering citizens: New ParliMeter tool enhances accountability in South Africa's democracy

South Africa

Empowering citizens: New ParliMeter tool enhances accountability in South Africa's democracy

By Suné Payne

ANC accused of disrupting public hearings on Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill

Politics

ANC accused of disrupting public hearings on Western Cape Provincial Powers Bill

By Suné Payne

A transformative parliament in SA is a key instrument to drive climate change action

Our Burning Planet

A transformative parliament in SA is a key instrument to drive climate change action

By Xolile George

Upington residents say they were left in the dark about public hearing on Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

South Africa

Upington residents say they were left in the dark about public hearing on Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill

By Gilbert Moela for Mukurukuru Media

Environmental activists challenge 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights in court

Maverick Citizen

Environmental activists challenge 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights in court

By John Yeld

Scolding court judgment declares Zimbabwe permit termination unlawful, permits stay valid for another year

South Africa

Scolding court judgment declares Zimbabwe permit termination unlawful, permits stay valid for another year

By Dianne Hawker

Bo-Kaap and District Six plan passed — residents, opposition say public participation was inadequate

Politics

Bo-Kaap and District Six plan passed — residents, opposition say public participation was inadequate

By Matthew Hirsch

Civil society slams Gender Commission over ‘inadequate’ public participation in commissioner candidates selection

South Africa

Civil society slams Gender Commission over ‘inadequate’ public participation in commissioner candidates selection

By Marecia Damons

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill not intended to introduce an electronic voting system, says IEC

South Africa

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill not intended to introduce an electronic voting system, says IEC

By Catherine Kruyer

Technology holds the key to public’s involvement in Eastern Cape legislature’s virtual meetings

South Africa

Technology holds the key to public’s involvement in Eastern Cape legislature’s virtual meetings

By Tlamelo M Mothudi and Esteri Msindo

Finding money to fight Covid-19: Transparency and participation are the bottom-lines

Business Maverick

Finding money to fight Covid-19: Transparency and participation are the bottom-lines

By Zukiswa Kota, Sam Waterhouse and Julia Chaskalson

Bo-Kaap must have heritage status, say residents of the country’s oldest Muslim settlement

South Africa

Bo-Kaap must have heritage status, say residents of the country’s oldest Muslim settlement

By Suné Payne