Inclusive Ward Delimitation in South Africa – Analysing Critical Issues

IF 0.9 4区社会学 Q3 POLITICAL SCIENCE

Politikon Pub Date : 2021-03-29 DOI:10.1080/02589346.2021.1906590

Tong Yu, M. Kanyane

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Ward delimitation does not only affect registered voters but also the entire society. In making use of registered voters to delimit wards it is assumed that registered voters are true representation of the population as the only legitimate stakeholders. This assumption is flawed in many ways. Arguably, ward delimitation using voter equities is not only partisan but also discriminatory. Comparative countries’ case studies were employed to analyse ward delimitation and its implications. Two findings were critical; one, the use of electoral voters roll in elections and ward delimitation is exclusive and has potential to undermine participatory democracy. Secondly, delimitation of wards linked to five years of electoral cycle is short-lived and has potential intended and unintended consequences. It is for this reason that electoral reforms that deepen participatory democracy and stable decennial ward delimitation system are recommended.

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南非的包容性选区划分-分析关键问题

选区划分不仅影响到登记选民，而且影响到整个社会。在利用登记选民划定选区时，假定登记选民是人口的真正代表，是唯一合法的利益攸关方。这种假设在很多方面都是有缺陷的。可以说，利用选民权益进行选区划分不仅具有党派色彩，而且具有歧视性。采用比较国家案例研究来分析病区划分及其影响。有两个发现至关重要;第一，在选举和选区划分中使用选举人名册是排他性的，有可能破坏参与性民主。第二，与五年选举周期有关的选区划分是短暂的，可能产生有意和无意的后果。因此，建议深化参与民主主义的选举改革和稳定的十年一次的选区划分制度。

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Politikon POLITICAL SCIENCE-

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1.90

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0.00%

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审稿时长

32 weeks

期刊介绍： Politikon focuses primarily on South African politics, but not exclusively so. Over the years the journal has published articles by some of the world" leading political scientists, including Arend Lijphart, Samuel Huntingdon, and Philippe Schmitter. It has also featured important contributions from South Africa"s leading political philosophers, political scientists and international relations experts. It has proved an influential journal, particularly in debates over the merits of South Africa"s constitutional reforms (in 1983 and 1994). In the last few years special issues have focused on women and politics in South Africa, and the South African election of 1999.