How tolerance enhances democracy and the quest for human flourishing: For Socrates, tolerance is fundamentally about equality and the pursuit of truth. ShutterstockMore and more, educational leaders and managers in schools and universities are being confronted with various expressions of hate speech. In Cape Town, South Africa, a group of high school boys compiled a song … [Read more...] about How tolerance enhances democracy and the quest for human flourishing | The Conversation
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Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda | The Conversation
Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda: Rwandan presidential candidate, Frank Habineza, waves to supporters. Reuters/Jean BizimanaCritical elections are being held in Rwanda and Kenya. In Rwanda, the incumbent Paul Kagame will face Frank Habineza, of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe Mpanyimana. In … [Read more...] about Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda | The Conversation
Malawi set out to give students skills to support democracy. But it’s not been easy | The Conversation
Malawi set out to give students skills to support democracy. But it's not been easy: Children play at a school some 50 km south of Malawi's capital Lilongwe. Reuters/Antony Njuguna Like many other countries, Malawi was caught in the wave of democratic change that swept sub-Saharan Africa in the early 1990s. The wave was triggered by the fall of communism along with military … [Read more...] about Malawi set out to give students skills to support democracy. But it’s not been easy | The Conversation
‘Constitutional democracy’ not compatible with democracy – Nehawu
‘Constitutional democracy’ not compatible with democracy – Nehawu: ‘Constitutional democracy’ not compatible with democracy – Nehawu: Nehawu has decried South Africa’s constitutional democracy, claiming it is not compatible with the idea of democracy. Lions set for life without Whiteley: The Lions will be looking for a new captain for their match against the … [Read more...] about ‘Constitutional democracy’ not compatible with democracy – Nehawu
The threat to South Africa’s democracy runs deeper than state capture | The Conversation
The threat to South Africa's democracy runs deeper than state capture: A protest in South Africa against housing shortages. EPA/Kim LudbrookA recently released report written by a group of South African social scientists, “Betrayal of the Promise”, considers the widespread capture of state institutions by a network linked to President Jacob Zuma and declares it “a silent coup.” … [Read more...] about The threat to South Africa’s democracy runs deeper than state capture | The Conversation
