Africa Unity for Renaissance 2026: Reflecting on 30 Years of constitutional democracy in South Africa and Africa
As South Africa marks 30 years since the adoption of its Constitution, scholars, policymakers, civil society leaders and governance practitioners will gather in the Eastern Cape for an important continental conversation on the future of democracy, constitutionalism and electoral integrity in Africa. The 11th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference (AURC) 2026, hosted by the Human… View Article

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South Africans declare 2026 local elections free and fair: Key highlights from the latest survey

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HSRC Connect | Local democracy at the crossroads: Navigating low trust and high stakes

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