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SA’s polls timetable ‘cast in stone’, says IEC, urging parties to meet registration deadlines

South Africa

SA’s polls timetable ‘cast in stone’, says IEC, urging parties to meet registration deadlines

By Victoria O’Regan

Meet the leaders behind Rise Mzansi – with eyes set on reviving the spirit of 1994

South Africa

Meet the leaders behind Rise Mzansi – with eyes set on reviving the spirit of 1994

By Nonkululeko Njilo

‘Our democracy is killing us’ – civil society leaders weigh in on the ‘real’ state of the nation

Maverick Citizen

‘Our democracy is killing us’ – civil society leaders weigh in on the ‘real’ state of the nation

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

NEC’s decision to quash Phala Phala panel report proves the ANC is (still) the only game in town

South Africa

NEC’s decision to quash Phala Phala panel report proves the ANC is (still) the only game in town

By Stephen Grootes

Rise Mzansi – amid political turmoil a new movement is being born

South Africa

Rise Mzansi – amid political turmoil a new movement is being born

By Mark Heywood

Civil society has been a force for change – but can it change the politics of South Africa?

South Africa

Civil society has been a force for change – but can it change the politics of South Africa?

By Mark Heywood

Do you want to make a difference in the 2024 election? Then the work starts right now

South Africa

Do you want to make a difference in the 2024 election? Then the work starts right now

By Mark Heywood

Our vote has no value, say despairing South African activists

South Africa

Our vote has no value, say despairing South African activists

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Coalition musical chairs: As public trust dips, it’s all about the politicians

Politics

Coalition musical chairs: As public trust dips, it’s all about the politicians

By Marianne Merten

SA’s voting system worked for all in 1994, but today serves politicians more than citizens – civil society

South Africa

SA’s voting system worked for all in 1994, but today serves politicians more than citizens – civil society

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Who will eat the ANC’s lunch come 2024?

South Africa

Who will eat the ANC’s lunch come 2024?

By John Matisonn

Joburg Activist Exchange energises a new civil society

South Africa

Joburg Activist Exchange energises a new civil society

By Maru Attwood