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Research outputs: POLITICS
2020 Gifting and the capable state in times of crisis
In the dying days of the Roman Empire, wealthy politicians, senators and patrons developed a set of strategies, implemented through the stat...
2020 Spoils politics: the case of Nelson Mandela Bay: case study report
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM) is located on the southern coast of South Africa along the Indian Ocean. The municipali...
2020 Mafeje: scholar-activist with noble convictions
This critical review of an edited volume of Archie Mafeje's writings closes gaps in what is known about his political upbringing, his scient...
2019 The unconvinced vote: the nature and determinants of voting intentions and the changing character of South African electoral politics
In the lead up to South Africas sixth National and Provincial Elections in May 2019, the recent performance and leadership dynamics within t...
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