Gender and Local Coalition Politics in South Africa
30 Jul 2026
The rise in coalition governance is coinciding with the stalling of progress in women’s representation in legislative bodies
The rise in coalition governance is coinciding with the stalling of progress in women’s representation in legislative bodies
The decision to contest separately does not appear abrupt but rather the logical outcome of a merger that never fully transitioned from announcement to implementation
Reflecting on the legacy of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission
A recap of some of the most significant developments in African peace and security during 2025
South African opposition political parties have long experimented with pre-electoral alliances, many of which have ended unsuccessfully
Despite 30 years of democracy in South Africa, many municipalities still face challenges due to the legacy of apartheid, such as constrained transformation, social injustice, and persistent inequality, all of which undermine the effectiveness and legitimacy of local governance.
Our July edition of the Monitor pays tribute to the founding Editor of ACCORD’s African Journal on Conflict Resolution (AJCR), Prof. Jannie Malan, who passed away this month. The Founder
This article evaluates whether the ICERD has had any impact on TRC-related prosecutions in the RSA.
This month’s Monitor begins with a focus on peacekeeping in Africa. Andrea Prah writes about the future of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping following the recently concluded Peacekeeping Ministerial hosted in
The IEC Recently Hosted a National Conference on Electronic Voting, Focusing on the Feasibility of Introducing E-voting in South Africa