Why South Africa's new political party funding bill is good news for democracy: South Africa's 2016 municipal elections. A new bill aims to make party funding transparent. Cornell Tukiri/EPAWho funds South Africa’s political parties? The answer has always been shrouded in secrecy – both before and post 1994 when the country became a constitutional democracy. South Africa … [Read more...] about Why South Africa’s new political party funding bill is good news for democracy | The Conversation
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Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt | The Conversation
Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt: A protester waving the Egyptian Flag in Tahrir Square, Cairo. Jonathan Rashad/FlickrThe Arab Spring that swept across North Africa in 2011 brought the promise of democracy within reach of millions of Egyptians. But seven years later this promise hasn’t been fulfilled. That fledgling democracy is now akin to a … [Read more...] about Active citizenship, a social contract, Islam and democracy in Egypt | The Conversation
Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
Democracy in peril: Burundi's referendum will cement Nkurunziza's grip on power: A sign at a candlelit vigil tells the story of a country sliding further into authoritarianism. DAI KUROKAWA/EPAThe citizens of Burundi, the small country in Central Africa that borders Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are about to vote in a controversial referendum. The … [Read more...] about Democracy in peril: Burundi’s referendum will cement Nkurunziza’s grip on power | The Conversation
Why Zuma’s trial matters for South Africa’s constitutional democracy | The Conversation
Why Zuma's trial matters for South Africa's constitutional democracy: Former South African president Jacob Zuma stands accused of racketeering, fraud, money laundering and corruption. EPA-EFEFormer South African president Jacob Zuma’s court appearance carries huge significance for the country. That’s because his criminal trial is not merely about public outrage at state … [Read more...] about Why Zuma’s trial matters for South Africa’s constitutional democracy | The Conversation
South Africa’s democracy stood up to the test: but some things need to change | The Conversation
South Africa's democracy stood up to the test: but some things need to change: Former South African President Jacob Zuma. Never again should one man wield so much power. GCISSouth Africa’s greatest Valentine’s Day gift was the resignation of President Jacob Zuma less than 24 hours before his own party, the African National Congress (ANC), was scheduled to debate a … [Read more...] about South Africa’s democracy stood up to the test: but some things need to change | The Conversation
