December 3, 2025Open Access

Democratising the South African state: the challenge of democratic accountability and administrative reform

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Government accountability faces significant challenges during administrative reform processes in South Africa, particularly in the early transition to democracy.
A focus of this analysis is the reconfiguration of the Public Service Commission, essential for fostering effective governance in the new democratic state.
This examination draws upon various theoretical perspectives surrounding democracy and the distribution of power to address accountability.
The findings suggest a need for ongoing discussions on the mechanisms of governmental accountability as South Africa navigates post-apartheid reforms.

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This analysis reveals issues in government accountability during the reform of the Public Service Commission post-transition, highlighting theoretical perspectives on democracy.

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Focuses on government accountability in the challenge of restructuring and reform of the Public Service Commission during the first years of transition to democracy. Reflects on some theoretical perspectives on the exercise of democracy and power.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694025972d562116f28feb66 https://doi.org/10.14749/30772613

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This analysis reveals issues in government accountability during the reform of the Public Service Commission post-transition, highlighting theoretical perspectives on democracy.

Democratising the South African state: the challenge of democratic accountability and administrative reform

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Democratising the South African state: the challenge of democratic accountability and administrative reform

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