SA’s next great democratic project — the renewal of local government

Global Democracy in Decline: V-Dem Report Shows More Dictatorships Than Democracies for First Time Since 2002

The article discusses the global decline of democracy based on the 2025 V-Dem report from a Swedish research organization, which found more

Editor's Note: Institutional Reform Alone Cannot Guarantee Desired Political Outcomes

This editor's note argues that fixing or redesigning America's political institutions (like gerrymandering through proportional representati

Local Journalism's Essential Role in Sustaining Democracy and Community Accountability

The article argues that local journalism is essential for democracy, serving as the connective tissue that helps communities understand how

Urban renewal fosters new growth with greener, safer cities

Reform-led councils scrap net-zero targets, signaling potential shift in UK green policy approach

Reform-led councils in England are scrapping net-zero targets and reversing climate-related policies, including plans for electric vehicles,

SA business grows even as optimism sinks to five-year low