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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by Dr Mmabatho Mongae | May 5, 2025
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,...
by Stuart Morrison | Aug 29, 2024
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...
by Dr Ross Harvey | Nov 16, 2023
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,...
by Pranish Desai and Mxolisi Zondo | Jul 7, 2023
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...
by Vincent Obisie-Orlu | Apr 13, 2022
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...
by Chris Maroleng | Aug 5, 2021
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...