South Africa's Democracy Is for Sale, but Delivery Is Not Included
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South Africa is heading toward local government elections. Three serious problems threaten the heart of its democracy.
First, political violence is rising. Second, corporations are taking control of political parties. Third, basic services from local governments are collapsing.
Together, these issues raise a hard question: is South Africa's democracy real, or only a label?