The Democratic Opportunity
Does South Africa need electoral reform?
This book reviews South Africa's democratic progress over its first two decades. Weakening government capacity, corruption, poor service delivery, and instability in communities across the country have become hallmarks of the post-1994 era. If the problem is bad leaders, will changing the way we elect them make a difference? Nompumelelo argues that in order to restore good governance and ensure accountability, democratic institutions must be defended and respect for them promoted — and that this requires citizens who demand accountability and critically evaluate the quality and performance of their public officials.
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