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Dr Paul Kariuki is the director of the Democracy Development Programme in Durban. These are his own views.
The private sector can contribute to migration policy development to improve business operations, boost productivity and support the economy
High levels of corruption and low levels of trust go together; citizens need to use every available resource to hold government to account
Covid-19 has taught us that we need an effective local government, a preventative and curative health system, evidence-based policing, a politically neutral public service and…
Consequence management would deter ineffective, indifferent, non-compliant and crooked officials whose actions and attitudes prevent the efficient delivery of services to the…
Young people are a critical demographic in South Africa, but their influence on national politics in the past two decades has been limited
We need it to help us act responsibly when the world as we knew it seems to have shifted. It gives us something to hold on to and free us from fear’s grip
The sector needs to adapt to changed circumstances by revisiting strategies, budgets, missions and objectives and work collaboratively
Parliament and parliamentarians need to adjust their working procedures to ensure they are there for citizens during this crisis
We need to work together regardless of our political ideologies to build the health system, stabilise the economy and protect the most vulnerable in society
Everyone has a moral responsibility and critical role to play in reducing the transmission of the disease
The president and his team must make decisions in the public’s best interests, despite the corruption and factionalism in the ANC
Citizens, politicians, business people and civil society organisations must reject unethical leaders
Battles between the parties affect their ability to deliver promises to the electorate
We cannot as citizens remain silent while opportunistic looting, accompanied by violence, continues and our fellow Africans continue to be humiliated
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing
Local government officials must work together with citizens to ensure communities participate in decision-making that affects them
The nation must be delivered from its captors and every citizen has a role to play this Freedom Day
Combating corruption, implementing court orders and holding the state accountable are critical for ensuring human rights for all
With a shortfall in revenue collection, where will the state get much-needed cash?
Citizens must exercise their right to vote to ensure responsible governance
