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Political alliances and parliamentary opposition in post-apartheid South Africa

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: South Africa's second democratic election in 1999 sparked a public debate on the necessity for a viable parliamentary opposition. This chapter deals with three research questions: First, is a parliamentary opposition necessary for the consolidation of democracy? Second, are existing opposition parties functioning in a way that increases their viability and facilitates the establishment of a democratic political order? Finally, if this is not the case, what are the obstacles to the emergence of a viable opposition in South Africa?

Source: Human Science Research Council SA

DOI: 10.14749/30174115

Author: Human Sciences Research Council

Language: English

Topic: African Studies and Ethnography

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Human Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W7082439600

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