by Robyn Pasensie | 11 Feb 2021 | Intra-Party Democracy, Political Systems
Corruption, state capture and party funding are phrases that have dominated the South African political space over the years. In 2020 more questions were raised about the depth of collusion, inappropriate financial transactions and less than ideal political dealings...
by Zaakir Jardine | 1 Feb 2021 | Intra-Party Democracy, lockdown, Political Parties
In article two of the My Vote Counts (MVC) series on Intra-Party Democracy (IPD) the focus shifts towards decentralised and inclusive party elections and policy-making. Covid-19 restrictions caused an unprecedented shift to digital platforms that could ensure...
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by Sheilan Clarke | 18 Jan 2021 | Intra-Party Democracy, Political Systems
Written by: Isäm Bartlett, Zaakir Jardine and Robyn Pasensie As the work of the Zondo Commission makes abundantly clear, addressing the gross abuse of political power is an urgent need. To that end, greater accountability and discipline within political parties must...
by admin | 15 Aug 2019 | General, Intra-Party Democracy, Political Systems
Written by Amanda April for My Vote Counts Equal representation lies at the very heart of democracy. Research suggests that a society becomes more secure and economically prosperous as gender equality improves, together with public trust and political stability. So...
by Lelethu Masangwana | 25 Apr 2019 | Intra-Party Democracy
Political parties are reluctant to share information or liaise on how they operate internally. In a democratic country such as South Africa, it is important that this information be made available to the public as evidence that parties are in fact democratic...
by Sheilan Clarke | 4 Apr 2019 | Intra-Party Democracy, Political Parties
SAVE THE DATE – 24 April Please join My Vote Counts for the launch of our new campaign: “Intra-party democracy: How Democratic are You?” As part of My Vote Counts’ (MVC) mission to enhance and promote accountability, transparency...
