We are committed to a deepened democracy, to one where every adult has an equal say in all the decisions which affect them. This page will provide critique and analysis of our political moment and will reimagine the future of our democracy.
Directly electing our president does not guarantee accountability
In the final part of the State Capture Report, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo recommended that for stronger accountability, the country’s President should be directly elected by the people. However, academic and political analyst, Professor Steven Friedman argues that this move may not be in the interest of voters after-all.
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Regulation of intra-party processes will strengthen our democracy
Political analyst, Dr Ralph Mathekga argues that a change in our electoral system that regulates the inner workings of political...
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Valli Moosa – “My vote must actually count”
As Parliament gets underway with the amendments to the Electoral Act, Valli Moosa, former cabinet minister and chairperson of the...
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