From pariah to pedagogue: South Africa's contribution to democracy in Africa

Article Abstract:

South Africa's successful transition from an internationally isolated apartheid regime to a democracy can provide several lessons to African states struggling to grow into democracies. South Africa's democratization owes its success to the statesmanship and vision of its leaders who assumed responsibility for their nation's future and initiated steps to resolve ethnic and political conflicts in a spirit of mutual respect, consensus and compromise. South Africa's need to integrate with the global economy and enhance its world status also contributed to the transition process, presided over by leaders who recognized that political and economic reforms were interdependent.

Africa, Political reform

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Going against the tide: South Africa's search for democracy

Article Abstract:

The different aspects involved in the political transformation occuring in South Africa are discussed. Moves by the white minortiy and the black majority opposition parties towards ending apartheid are presently mired in a multitude of problems. The lack of a tenable framework for negotiations and ensuing leadership struggles between black parties has slowed down the transition process. Observers are optimistic however that South Africa will eventually serve as an example for other nations presently caught in ethno-cultural conflicts.

Political participation

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A letter from Pretoria

Article Abstract:

South Africa is experiencing economic, political and social challenges resulting from its transition to apartheid to a new democracy in 1994. Structural problems are anticipated to emerge despite the country's impressive economic and social achievements since its transition. The country needs to promote its economic empowerment of the majority to realize long-term political and economic successes.

Economic development, Politics

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