In Setswana, democracy is rendered kgololosego, which translates directly to “freedom”. Similarly, when Dr Hlengiwe Ndlovu asked local historians what democracy means in isiXhosa, respondents used the word inkululeko,...
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Law must evolve as politics changes
Governance and politics often go hand in hand in a delicate balancing act. Governance in its most basic form is about the allocation of resources; it’s the process of deciding who gets what, when and where. Politics is...
Thinking leftfield to solve democracy dissatisfaction
Youth unemployment is a significant global concern. It is especially concerning across African economies, given relatively high fertility rates and declining employment prospects. According to the United Nations,...
How to resolve SA’s political accountability crisis
South Africa’s constitution identifies accountability as one of the founding provisions of our democratic system. The link is intuitive, and it lies at the heart of any social contract between citizens and their...
A snapshot of the roots of instability in West Africa
Over the last two years, military-led coups have afflicted the West Africa region, particularly in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali (twice). While the individual causes of these coups differ greatly, they exemplify a...
Chris Maroleng shares thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy
Good Governance Africa's SADC Executive Director Chris Maroleng shares his thoughts on whether investigating former leaders is good for democracy, and expresses how the rule of law should apply to all citizens of the...
