Prospects for a democratic South Africa

Abstract

Multi-party talks are the first steps in South Africa's transition to democracy. But how democratic is the reform process? How crucial is the 'Buthelezi factor'? Vincent Maphai gives a clear account of the negotiation process so far, and draws our attention in particular to those major variables of South African society lack of a democratic culture, violence, the economy which could be the stumbling blocks to a democraticfuture.