The current electoral system in South Africa is exacerbating a 'political, economic and social crisis”, leading to increased voter apathy as it benefits political parties at the expense of the country’s citizenry. | JKwritingz
The current electoral system in South Africa is exacerbating a"political, economic and social crisis”, leading to increased voter apathy as it benefits political parties at the expense of the country’s citizenry.
This was the view expressed by civil society organistions My Vote Counts, Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution , Rivonia Circle, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, and Defend our Democracy as they convened on Friday to discuss the best suited electoral system for holding elected representatives more directly accountable. Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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