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Research paper thumbnail of Promoting Democracy in South Africa

South Africa's general elections of1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history,... more South Africa's general elections of1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having for the first time enfranchised the majority of the country's citizens. The 1999 elections advanced this process of democratizing the South African policy. This article examines the electoral systems that were applied to two elec tions, as well as the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in connection with those two elections. It argues that the legal and institutional frameworks established by the relevant laws ensuredfree and fair elections; but above all they advanced the democratization process.

Research paper thumbnail of The disease called corruption

This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-... more This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-2004), will focus on the presence of corruption in central government as pertaining to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to oneself and for others. Corruption is derived from the Latin word "corruptus", which means corrupt, involving images of evil. Corruption has been and is still prevalent in the public sector of South Africa.

Research paper thumbnail of Election Update 2006 South Africa No 2

" This report deals with the actual election phase. Every stage of this process ... more " This report deals with the actual election phase. Every stage of this process went fairly smoothly. The IEC therefore achieved its overall goal of effectively implementing a successful election. However there are areas that still need attention. As the PEO readily ...

Research paper thumbnail of The disease called corruption

This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-... more This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-2004), will focus on the presence of corruption in central government as pertaining to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to oneself and for others. Corruption is derived from the Latin word "corruptus", which means corrupt, involving images of evil. Corruption has been and is still prevalent in the public sector of South Africa.

Research paper thumbnail of Public Sector Corruption and its Control in South Africa

This chapter focuses on the presence of corruption in the public sector in South Africa as it per... more This chapter focuses on the presence of corruption in the public sector in South Africa as it pertains to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to one’s self and/or others. The chapter provides some case-studies of corruption, both before and after the 1994 elections, and then analyses the various measures available to combat corruption and their effectiveness. We begin with a definition of corruption in the South African context.

Research paper thumbnail of Causes, manifestations and effects of corruption

Research paper thumbnail of The 1994 and 1999 Electoral Process/Systems: Promoting Democracy in South Africa

African Journal of Political Science

South Africa's general elections of 1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having... more South Africa's general elections of 1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having for the first time enfranchised the majority of the country's citizens. The 1999 elections advanced this process of democratizing the South African policy. This article examines the electoral systems that were applied to two elections, as well as the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in connection with those two elections. It argues that the legal and institutional frameworks established by the relevant laws ensured free and fair elections; but above all they advanced the democratization process.

Research paper thumbnail of Corruption within South Africa's public service

Research paper thumbnail of Causes, manifestations and effects of corruption

Politeia Journal For the Political Sciences, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of Public participation and the lack of service delivery before and after the 2006 local government elections in Free State

Politeia Journal For the Political Sciences, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of The pains and gains of incorporation : reflections from inside a redeployed faculty

Research paper thumbnail of Public participation and the lack of service delivery before and after the 2006 local government elections in the Free State

Research paper thumbnail of Promoting Democracy in South Africa

South Africa's general elections of1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history,... more South Africa's general elections of1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having for the first time enfranchised the majority of the country's citizens. The 1999 elections advanced this process of democratizing the South African policy. This article examines the electoral systems that were applied to two elec tions, as well as the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in connection with those two elections. It argues that the legal and institutional frameworks established by the relevant laws ensuredfree and fair elections; but above all they advanced the democratization process.

Research paper thumbnail of The disease called corruption

This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-... more This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-2004), will focus on the presence of corruption in central government as pertaining to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to oneself and for others. Corruption is derived from the Latin word "corruptus", which means corrupt, involving images of evil. Corruption has been and is still prevalent in the public sector of South Africa.

Research paper thumbnail of Election Update 2006 South Africa No 2

" This report deals with the actual election phase. Every stage of this process ... more " This report deals with the actual election phase. Every stage of this process went fairly smoothly. The IEC therefore achieved its overall goal of effectively implementing a successful election. However there are areas that still need attention. As the PEO readily ...

Research paper thumbnail of The disease called corruption

This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-... more This article, dealing with corruption during the first decade of democracy in South Africa (1994-2004), will focus on the presence of corruption in central government as pertaining to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to oneself and for others. Corruption is derived from the Latin word "corruptus", which means corrupt, involving images of evil. Corruption has been and is still prevalent in the public sector of South Africa.

Research paper thumbnail of Public Sector Corruption and its Control in South Africa

This chapter focuses on the presence of corruption in the public sector in South Africa as it per... more This chapter focuses on the presence of corruption in the public sector in South Africa as it pertains to the abuse of either an office or position of authority, resulting in improper enrichment to one’s self and/or others. The chapter provides some case-studies of corruption, both before and after the 1994 elections, and then analyses the various measures available to combat corruption and their effectiveness. We begin with a definition of corruption in the South African context.

Research paper thumbnail of Causes, manifestations and effects of corruption

Research paper thumbnail of The 1994 and 1999 Electoral Process/Systems: Promoting Democracy in South Africa

African Journal of Political Science

South Africa's general elections of 1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having... more South Africa's general elections of 1994 was a unique occurrence in the country's history, having for the first time enfranchised the majority of the country's citizens. The 1999 elections advanced this process of democratizing the South African policy. This article examines the electoral systems that were applied to two elections, as well as the role of the Independent Electoral Commission in connection with those two elections. It argues that the legal and institutional frameworks established by the relevant laws ensured free and fair elections; but above all they advanced the democratization process.

Research paper thumbnail of Corruption within South Africa's public service

Research paper thumbnail of Causes, manifestations and effects of corruption

Politeia Journal For the Political Sciences, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of Public participation and the lack of service delivery before and after the 2006 local government elections in Free State

Politeia Journal For the Political Sciences, 2009

Research paper thumbnail of The pains and gains of incorporation : reflections from inside a redeployed faculty

Research paper thumbnail of Public participation and the lack of service delivery before and after the 2006 local government elections in the Free State