The relationship between the dominant political force in the GNU, the ANC, and civil society, including its alliance partner, the SACP, is at an all-time low. This disconnect underscores the urgent need for better communication and understanding. Without fail, the ANC is manoeuvring itself into a corner. It might not [...]

 When the correctness of your policy eats your votes Election winning has become the most important path to winning the ultimate prize of politics, state power, in multiparty democracies. What attracts voters to a particular party is the new vector of political power definition, irrespective of the broader normative implications [...]

Smaller political parties, with the potential to earn between 10 and 15% of the vote, are set to play a crucial role in shaping the new majority. Those with 20% and above will have the power to influence the cadence of coalition arrangements, empowering them to shape the future of [...]

This was published in TimesLive on 17 July 2025 The General Mkhwanazi press conference will be remembered as a pivotal moment when the silence surrounding the experiences of appointed officials at the hands of elected officials was broken. The relationship between elected and appointed officials is fundamental to making democracy work and [...]