After 1994 efforts were made to embed democracy. The focus was on policy and institution-building. What was missing was ensuring all South Africans were on board.
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Politics and Society Historic moment as Constitutional Court finds Zuma guilty and sentences him to jail
South Africa has many problems. But, as Jacob Zuma has found out, the strength of its rule of law and the independence of its judiciary should not be underestimated.
Politics and Society Can Samia Suluhu Hassan make a clean break from Magufuli?
Tanzania’s new president seems to be steering the country back towards democracy, but consolidating power won’t be easy.
Politics and Society Restricting digital media is a gamble for African leaders
Digital media shutdowns in Africa will lead to higher economic costs and greater public outrage.
Politics and Society The roots of repression and the prospects for democracy in Tanzania
There may be significant limitations to the political reform that can be realised by new president Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Samia Hassan has the chance to heal a polarised nation
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been described as compassionate, rational and calm – attributes that are a far departure from her former boss.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Magufuli: bold and efficient, with a dangerous penchant for populism
The president leaves behind a legacy of extremes, on the one hand, a leader who wanted to create a better country for his people, and on the other, a ruthless authoritarian.
Politics and Society Museveni has failed to win over young, urban Ugandans: why he’s running out of options
Museveni’s attempt to gain support in urban areas in the 2021 elections was not only about repression. But it still failed.
Politics and Society How Magufuli has steered Tanzania down the road of an authoritarian one-party state
President John Magufuli won a second term by a contested landslide and looks set to take even greater control of Tanzania’s democratic space.