South Africa: Democracy and Political Participation – A Discussion Paper 2006

This discussion paper highlights some of the key issues arising from the report South Africa: Democracy and Political Participation, which provides a comprehensive review of the state of democracy and popular participation in South Africa,2006. The paper draws on information set out in the main report to examine the kinds of political participation that could enrich and extend democracy in South Africa, and includes sections on overcoming the segregation of South Africa’s past, elections and the electoral system, the functioning of parliament, public access to the policy process, the internal dynamics of political parties, and the quality of broadcasting and the press.

ISBN: 1-920051-38-4
Publisher: Open Society Foundation for South Africa
Edition: 1st Edition
Year of Publication: 2006