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May 25, 2026Open Access

Democracy's dividend: does democracy work for South Africans?

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This analysis examines trends in democratic satisfaction, revealing discontent among South Africans over the last decade.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore trends in satisfaction with democracy in South Africa over the past decade.
  • Analyzed survey data relevant to democratic satisfaction from the last decade.
  • Identified and examined trends in public opinion regarding democracy's effectiveness.
  • Found strong discontent among South Africans regarding their satisfaction with democracy.
  • Trends indicated a significant decline in political support for democratic ideals.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e83b0e02ee3982d32f84https://doi.org/10.14749/32387199
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