South AfricaBy: puma pannu

History of South African Political SystemPolitical system was run by a kingdomSmall group had all power (oligarchy)No separation of powers Officials appointed by the king are

responsible for criminal justiceKing was chief executive, chief law-maker,

and chief judgeUsed trade and the army to stay in power

Mansa Musa of Mali

Sonni Ali of Songhay

South Africa Becoming Democratic Lessening of trade decreased power within

the kingdom voting aged decreased to 18 so National

Party increased majorityUnity between English and African could be

achieved by being republicDecided South Africa will try to become

republic while staying in the common wealth

ContinuedReferendum was help in response to South

Africa becoming republican.White’s that lived there voted for republic

and black’s were not allowed to vote.Majority won and republican South Africa

was established May 31 1961

Present South AfricaRepublican government systemContains a multi party system (Roman-Dutch civil law, English

common law, and customary law) Everyone 18 and over are eligible to vote (universal suffrage0)Consists and follows the constitutionNon discriminationIndividual rights and freedoms President Jacob Zuma elected for a five year term and is

eligible for a second term( next elections 2014)Abolished capital punishment in 1980 Legislative branch: elects 10 members from each of the nine

provincial legislatures for five year termsJudiciary system is independent

Freedom of the pressThe press is limited to many facts because of

protection of information bill

Constitution

Consists of a constitution that has been used since 199416 amendments

Jacob Zuma

Elected president in 2009 Is a polygamistCurrently has three wives and 20 childrenElected for a five year term (2009) next elections in (2014)

Article http

://www.politicalanalysis.co.za/2013/05/05/south-african-businesses-remain-silent-about-political-donations/

South African businesses remain silent on political donations

Large companies are donating money to their preferred party in South Africa

More money results in more votersControversy on if donors have special

privileges if the party they donated to win or if it is just foe support.

RatingPolitical partiesElected presidentUniversal suffrageConstitution since

1994

http://www.sahistory.org.za/topic/becoming-republic-and-withdrawal-commonwealth-1961

http://www.southafrica.info/about/democracy/polparties.htm#.UYieWLXqmSp