ELECTION 2014 - THE CAMPAIGNS, RESULTS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours The general elections of 2014 marked the twentieth anniversary of South Africa's democratic journey. They also reflected the tumultuous political events of recent years. Although the governing ANC won a fifth successive victory, it faced significant challenges at the polls. Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters highlighted the growing threat to the ANC of an emerging class-based politics, while support for the Democratic Alliance continued to expand. This book analyses the party campaigns and the election results, and asks whether the elections have strengthened the quality of and prospects for democracy in South Africa. Features Summary The 2014 elections could be the pivotal turning point for democracy in South Africa. Several signs indicate that electoral change is under way, creating uncertainty about the election results - the increase in the number of born-frees; a noticeable apathy among many eligible voters; and rising social discontent. Author Collette Schulz-Herzenberg (Editor), Roger Southall (Editor) Publisher Jacana Media Release date 20140701 Pages 256 ISBN 1-4314-2018-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4314-2018-6