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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

ANC: Africans Should Resolve Zimbabwe Political Crisis

August 13, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

ANC: Africans Should Resolve Zimbabwe Political Crisis

Zimbabwe has become more unstable since Mnanagwa’s violent ascendancy. South Africa that sent envoys this week advocates an African solution to the crisis.

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

South Africa to Strip Refugees’ Status for Any Political Act

January 17, 2020 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South Africa to Strip Refugees' Status for Any Political Act

A deeply ironic new law now allows South Africa to strip refugees of asylum status if they engage in any political activity related to their home countries.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, South Africa

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

September 6, 2019 by Livert Ngum Leave a Comment

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Nigerians Attack South African Businesses in Retaliation

September 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Nigerians Attack South African Businesses in Retaliation

South African businesses in Nigeria are being targeted with violence in retaliation for xenophobic attacks carried against Africans working in South Africa.

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

Ramaphosa condemns Xenophobic attacks, police arrest 90

September 4, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ramaphosa condemns Xenophobic attacks, police arrest 90

President Ramaphosa condemned Xenophobic attacks and widespread looting and arson on foreign-owned businesses across Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria.

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

Xenophobia in South Africa: Attacks on Foreign Truck Drivers Persists

August 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Xenophobia in South Africa: Attacks on Foreign Truck Drivers Persists

South Africa should take urgent measures to prevent attacks on foreign truck drivers in the recent spate of xenophobic violence, Human Rights Watch.

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

Decriminalise South African Sex Work, Protect Women, End HIV Pandemic

August 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Decriminalise South African Sex Work, Protect Women, End HIV Pandemic

Perhaps it’s time to decriminalise South African sex work as anti-prostitution laws are compromising safety of women and efforts to end HIV in South Africa.

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

Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes

August 9, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Zimbabwe is still Plagued by Mugabe-Era Politics and Economic Woes

Zimbabwe’s political class continues to enjoy privileges at the same time its civil military complex demonstrates it insensitivity to the sufferings of the masses.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, South Africa, Zimbabwe

South African Ex-President Zuma Testimony at Corruption Probe

July 22, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

South African Ex-President Zuma Testimony at Corruption Probe Raises More Questions

President Zuma has testified a corruption inquiry that looks into numerous allegations of cronyism on state organs during his time in office.

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

How ‘Warlord Democrats’ Threaten Africa’s Democratic Moment

June 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Warlord Democrats

In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has advanced unevenly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa

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