What many democratic governments across the world have yet to realise is that democracy can only function sustainably if it affords all individuals due respect and deference.
A stable nation-state requires consistency across governing structures. But it's for that very reason that South Africa isn't and shouldn't be a nation-state. Zuma should be agitating for federalism and local autonomy. But I doubt he wants to give up that much potential control.
A stable nation-state requires consistency across governing structures. But it's for that very reason that South Africa isn't and shouldn't be a nation-state. Zuma should be agitating for federalism and local autonomy. But I doubt he wants to give up that much potential control.