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July 3, 2026Open Access

Democratic governance versus democratic citizens: what do South Africans think?

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Chapter evaluates citizens' perceptions of leader responsiveness and demand for democracy in South Africa, suggesting implications for governance.

Key Points

  • This chapter aims to explore the perspectives of citizens regarding their elected leaders' responsiveness and their own demands for democracy.
  • Survey analysis of citizens' views on elected leaders
  • Assessment of public demand for democracy
  • Evaluation of the political system and democratic citizenship
  • Citizens express mixed views on the responsiveness of elected leaders to their demands.
  • A significant portion of citizens show a strong demand for democratic principles.
  • The evaluation of the political system highlights concerns regarding effective democratic citizenship.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a47545e5c29257aa257a116https://doi.org/10.14749/32853158
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