By Imraan Buccus Dire situation: The unchallenged political violence spreading in South Africa is a threat to democracy 3 min 2 23 October 2021
By Oscar van Heerden How do we consolidate our precious democracy? There are many hidden forces at play, dating back to 1994 and beyond 4 min 13 6 October 2021
By Mac Maharaj Pandit Nardev Memorial Lecture 2021: Our goal is a people-centred, people-oriented and participatory democracy 7 min 4 22 August 2021
By Zukiswa Pikoli We need the stamina to lead South Africa to a better place for all 4 min 0 22 August 2021
By Arnold Tsunga Will of the people: Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda and the legacy of peaceful transfer of power in Africa 3 min 0 15 August 2021
By Sibusiso Ngalwa We needed change in President Ramaphosa’s Cabinet reshuffle but instead we got the same faces in new places 4 min 1 8 August 2021
By Jo-Mangaliso Mdhlela Poor service delivery: Ekurhuleni’s Thokoza hungers for the light to come 4 min 1 25 July 2021
By Toby Shapshak If state data transparency is the new oil, then we need to start pumping it to rebuild our country 3 min 2 21 July 2021
By Lwando Xaso Do the right thing: I beg you, Jacob Zuma, to choose country over self 4 min 12 5 July 2021
By Terry Bell Technology can help us confront the farce that masquerades as democracy 3 min 1 22 March 2021
By Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar South Africa needs to move beyond party tropes to hold those who govern to account 3 min 0 2 February 2021
By Jeff Kelly Lowenstein The US coup might have failed, but beware its lasting consequences 4 min 3 7 January 2021
By Judith February Reflections on 2020 – the delicious irony of Donald’s demise, Ace on a hot tin roof and settling into the new normal 6 min 3 15 November 2020
By Chris Jones Democracy is under siege everywhere – we must defend and champion it 3 min 1 10 September 2020
By Professor Balthazar Lack of adequate economic responses to Covid-19 poses a mortal threat to SA’s constitutional democracy 4 min 0 20 April 2020
By David Buckham A perplexing conclusion to a Covid-19 study may be indicative of an erosion of democracy 4 min 0 5 April 2020
By Lwando Xaso The Winds of Change of 2020: Now is the time to act collectively 5 min 0 31 March 2020