The New South Africa: Renewing Civil Society

Evidence from waves of democratization shows proportional election systems, however imperfect, to be the better option in most contexts.

The ANC saw its first-ever decline in vote share in South Africa's 2009 parliamentary elections. Will the ANC heed this warning to mend internal divisions and reconnect with voters?

Contrary to popular wisdom, emerging democracies might be better off with a majoritarian electoral system rather than one based on proportional representation.