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South Africa articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in South Africa.​ ​​​​​​​According to Freedom House, "factionalism within the ruling ANC party has been a hallmark of South African politics in recent years". Also check out our section on World Democracy or our articles on Africa and late South African democracy icon Nelson Mandela.

Namibian president denies ‘inappropriately’ assisting Ramaphosa

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Namibian president denies 'inappropriately' assisting Ramaphosa

Namibia’s government says charges that President Geingob used his office to aid South African counterpart in a cover up are false.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa, Worldwide Corruption

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

Brazil’s controversial President Jair Bolsonaro wants the army to count votes. This, however, could be detrimental to the electoral process.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South Africa, South America

The Problem With South Africa’s Electoral Reforms

by DC Editors - April 8, 2022

The Problem With South Africa’s Electoral Reforms

It is little-known that the proportional system used in 1999 was not meant to be the final electoral arrangement for South Africa.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa

Desmond Tutu Laid To Rest At State Funeral

by DC Editors - January 3, 2022

Desmond Tutu Laid To Rest At State Funeral

On New Year’s Day in Cape Town, family, friends, and dignitaries gathered for Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s solemn state funeral.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu

by DC Editors - December 28, 2021

South Africa Mourns Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu

Flags are flying at half staff this week as South Africa prepares to bid farewell to anti-apartheid crusader Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South African High Court Orders Zuma Back to Jail 

by DC Editors - December 15, 2021

South African High Court Orders Zuma Back to Jail 

South Africa’s High Court has ordered former President Jacob Zuma back to jail calling the decision to grant him medical parole irrational.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa, Worldwide Corruption

South Africa’s Last Apartheid President, FW de Klerk, Dead at 85

by DC Editors - November 12, 2021

South Africa’s Last Apartheid President, FW de Klerk, Dead at 85

President F W de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid leader has died at the age of 85, his foundation announced Thursday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

South Africa’s ANC support slides further in worst election result

by DC Editors - November 7, 2021

South Africa's ANC support slides further in worst election result

For the first time since 1994, South Africa’s ANC has scored less then 50% in an election, an indictment of years of corrupt rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa

South Africa’s Local Elections Test Loyalty to Party of Mandela

by DC Editors - October 18, 2021

South Africa’s Local Elections Test Loyalty to Party of Mandela

South African voters will decide on November 1 whether the ANC can still provide reform or if it is time to vote for the opposition.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Nelson Mandela, South Africa

Pro-democracy protests flare up in Eswatini

by DC Editors - October 15, 2021

Pro-democracy protests flare up in Eswatini

Pro-democracy protests have erupted in Eswatini, months after authorities used tear gas to put down a previous round of rallies.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, South Africa

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