Democracy doesn’t end at the ballot box: Why SA needs democratic information integrity

As South Africa prepares for another round of local government elections, we must confront a difficult question: can communities truly give free, prior and informed consent when political decision-makers are financially or politically connected to the industri...

Democracy doesn’t end at the ballot box: Why SA needs democratic information integrity

As South Africa prepares for another round of local government elections, we must confront a difficult question: can communities truly give free, prior and informed consent when political decision-makers are financially or politically connected to the industries seeking approval?

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Published
July 21, 2026
Last updated
October 16, 2026
Written by
Wade Wilson
Category
Politics
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Wade Wilson

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