Why we need a national referendum on the electoral system

Political renewal urgently requires a collective effort in forging a plan that presents South Africans with hope and options for a reimagined future

03 July 2022 - 00:00 By Mcebisi Jonas

We indeed live in troubled times with rising costs accelerating the decline in living standards and growing indebtedness worldwide, and increased polarisation both within and between countries spurred by a new era of information chaos...

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