Fast Facts no 07 - July 2011
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<span id="1309759962445S" style="display: none;"> </span><strong>Rainbow Index</strong><br />
The Institute’s Rainbow Index monitors South Africa’s performance on ‘ten pillars of democracy’, all of which are vital to political and economic freedom. Analysis and scores for 2010/11 are contained in this and the next two issues of Fast Facts.</li>
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<strong>Democratic Governance</strong><br />
In a local government election in May 2011 that was generally well-run, the African National Congress won 62% of the vote but nevertheless lost support everywhere except KwaZulu- Natal.</li>
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<strong>Rule of Law</strong><br />
New judiciary bills, though improved, still give the executive control over the administration and budgets of the courts.</li>
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<strong>Individual Rights</strong><br />
The Constitutional Court has confirmed the Government’s duty to act effectively against corruption, which erodes many individual rights.</li>
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<strong>Media and Civil Society</strong><br />
The Protection of Information Bill is again before Parliament, while proposals for a Media Appeals Tribunal have been revived. The South African Broadcasting Corporation continues to show a bias towards the ruling party.</li>
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<strong>Fast Stats</strong></li>
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