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journal of african elections vol14 number 1 transparent democratic governance in africa

A Brief History of Factionalism and New Party Formation and Decline in South Africa: The Case of Cope

There is little analytical literature on the theory and empirical analysis of party factionalism that leads to splits and the formation of new political entities. The existing theoretical literature identifies factors and processes that are split-enabling. When coupled to the dynamics of organisational change, these conceptual tools provide a unique framework for analysing party-political dynamics […]

journal of african elections vol13 number 1 transparent democratic governance in africa

Causes and Impact of Party Alliances on the Party System and National Cohesion South Africa

South Africa’s first decade of democracy, 1994-2004, delivered a high volume of governing and opposition alliances and coalitions in South Africa. These alliances and coalitions catalysed the party system and facilitated the consolidation of ANC power. Simultaneously, alliances in this decade triggered the main opposition party, the DA, which continued to dominate opposition politics numerically […]

journal of african elections vol9 number 2 transparent democratic governance in africa

Durable or terminal?: Racial and Ethnic explanations of the 2009 Elections

The perennial debate among academics, the media, analysts and the public in general, especially during election periods, is the level and extent to which racial and ethnic factors can be said to explain voters’ behaviour in making their choices. There are two competing viewpoints. The first asserts that these two variables are primary in explaining […]

journal of african elections vol9 number 1 transparent democratic governance in africa

Party Opposition Perpetually on the Verge of Promise: South Africa’s Election 2009

National and provincial elections in South Africa, 1994 to 2009, became characterised by elusive opposition party quests to dent the electoral dominance of the African National Congress (ANC). There was ebb and flow in the fortunes of both continuous and new opposition parties as they rallied to capture significant electoral ground from the ANC. In […]

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