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Patrick Kulati

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Patrick Kulati

By fostering a sense of ownership and encouraging continuous, diverse forms of participation, we can provoke a new way of thinking about democratic engagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
ACCOUNTABILITY IN POLITICS

Participation beyond the ballot box is essential for democracy in South Africa

Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate

  • Patrick Kulati
7 min read
DA supporters. The writer says parties must take voters through their ‘thinking’ processes, not just pontificate at rallies. (Ihsaan Haffejee/Getty Images)
PARTICIPATION

The need for informed policy solutions beyond election rallies

All too frequently, the solutions provided in manifestos are simplistic, time-consuming and expensive to implement

  • Patrick Kulati
7 min read
DEMOCRACY

The Janus-faced nature of political campaigns

The electorate can not afford to be gullible about politicians or their messages

  • Patrick Kulati
5 min read