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The UN has clearly recognised the urgent need to reform or face the prospect of its own demise.

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

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Cogta and Salga are pushing for an amendment Bill that seeks to remove the undue influence of smaller parties on the appointment of political office bearers in municipalities to be approved as law by next year’s elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

With the rise in right-wing populism, democracy around the world is weakened

South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy

  • Eyaaz
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