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CPD1501
Assignment 2
Semester 2 2024
(623079) - DUE 2
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS

, CPD1501 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (623079) - DUE 2 September
2024



Question 1

How can citizens hold public officials accountable in a democratic society?
Provide examples of accountability mechanisms in South Africa. (25)

In a democratic society, citizens can hold public officials accountable
through various mechanisms that ensure transparency, responsibility, and
responsiveness. These mechanisms typically include electoral processes,
legal frameworks, public participation, media scrutiny, and institutional
checks and balances. In the context of South Africa, several specific
accountability mechanisms are noteworthy:

1. Elections:

• Regular Elections: Citizens can vote public officials out of office if
they are dissatisfied with their performance. South Africa holds
regular national, provincial, and local elections, providing a direct way
for citizens to influence who holds public office.

• Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC): The IEC ensures free
and fair elections, maintaining public confidence in the electoral
process.

2. Legal Frameworks:

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