A new analysis argues that the decline of formal employment is closely linked to weakening democratic participation, revealing a growing divide between prosperous and struggling communities.
Post apartheid South Africa has never experienced the level of tumult it has witnessed over the last fifteen years.
The hosting of the National Democratic Revolution summit is one in a series of reflective moments examining what has happened to the country.
Unsurprisingly, everyone should be concerned.
Through the Lehohla Ledger, I draw a comparison of democratic performance across Sandton, a mere 75 metres from Alexandra. The environments are like chalk and cheese, or, to put it mildly, heaven and hell.






