institutions were established under Chapter 9 of the Constitution to strengthen accountability, safeguard democracy and build a responsive state and of course an independent judiciary is in place.
Indeed, the advent of democracy had brought freedom of movement and of association, the right on property, freedom of expression and freedom of press, equality of women, religious freedom, workplace freedom and the right to strike and protest.
Under the ANC-led government, South Africa's electoral institution command enormous respect and electoral results have been accepted as free and fair. Since first democratic elections in 1994, South Africa has had a regular election every five years.
The institution of representative democracy, such as Parliament, provincial legislature and municipal councils are generally well established with representation of women in municipal structures and ward councillors. The focus continues towards strengthening the ability of