If we want to remedy our current choiceless democracy, we must re-establish link between politics and the people
There is a general sense of cynicism about the forthcoming elections. Political parties are not trusted, and their undertakings are not believed. It is necessary to re-establish the link between politics and the people, through finding ways of direct participation, not necessarily through existing parties or party-political organisations. The seeds of renewal may be found in unexpected places “…The ANC is going into the November 1 local government elections carrying bags of promises about fixing things that they themselves broke, upgrading infrastructure they neglected and enforci...
Source: polity.org.za
