Democracy requires the participation of civil society and citizens, and adaptation as circumstances change
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This highlights how language barriers may contribute to reducing democracy to “all or nothing”, without capturing how it is a process as well.is one of the few African countries that associate democracy with its ability to provide material well-being. When democracy falls short in delivering the anticipated material outcomes, does this suggest a failure of democracy itself?
Dissatisfaction and general frustration further suggest that citizens are not falling prey to what I refer to as the “At-least syndrome”. The term encapsulates the phenomenon of settling for less than what is deserved or necessary, often by accepting gestures or minimal efforts in place of genuine solutions or improvements. The concept sheds light on the dangers of complacency and the importance of advocating for genuine progress and fairness.
Negative trends in democratic perceptions raise questions about the state of democracy in the country. But this issue must be approached with nuance. Declining support and satisfaction don’t necessarily mean that South Africans are giving up on democracy, but may indicate that they areThese trends could reflect frustration with persistent problems such as corruption, inequality, unemployment and lack of tangible improvements in material well-being despite the democratic system in place.
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