Table of contents
DAY ONE, FIRST SESSION
ELECTORAL OPTIONS AND CORE VALUES
Opening remarks
Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert
The Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Michael Plesch
Welcoming address
The Honourable Minister, Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Shared aspirations: The imperative of accountability in South Africa’s electoral system
Dr Wilmot James & Dr Adrian Hadland
Panel contributions
Adv Pansy Tlakula, Dr Athaliah Molokomme and Dr Pallo Jordan
Questions and answers on electoral options and core values
Electoral options and core values: A summary
Prof. Tom Lodge
DAY ONE, SECOND SESSION, PART A
AN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE ON ELECTORAL SYSTEM OPTIONS
Review of electoral systems and democratisation in Southern Africa
Dr. Khabele Matlosa
Panel contributions
Adv. Patekile Holomisa, Dr Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Prof. Adekunle Amuwo
Questions and answers on an African perspective on electoral system options
An African perspective on electoral system options: A summary
Dr Chris Landsberg
DAY ONE, SECOND SESSION, PART B
THE VOTERS’ PERSPECTIVE
Popular attitudes towards the South African electoral system
(draft report to the Electoral Task Team)
Prof. Roger Southall & Dr Robert Mattes
Panel contributions
Prof. Paulus Zulu & Prof. Amanda Gouws
Questions and answers on voters’ perspectives
Popular attitudes towards the South African electoral system: A summary
Prof. Fink Haysom
Conclusion—Day one
Dr. Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert
DAY TWO, FIRST SESSION
A PRACTICAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THEORETICAL MODELS_
What electoral systems are available? An international perspective on the current debate in South Africa
Prof. Jørgen Elklit
Electoral systems and accountability: A proposal for electoral reform in South Africa
Prof. Murray Faure & Prof. Albert Venter
Panel contributions
Dr Frene Ginwala & Prof. Nico Steytler
Questions and answers about theoretical models
A practical discussion about theoretical models: A summary
Paul Graham
DAY TWO, SECOND SESSION
ELECTORAL ALTERNATIVES AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS
Electoral alternatives and their implications for South Africa
Norman du Plessis
Panel contributions
Johnny de Lange, Ken Andrew, Peter Smith, Patricia de Lille, Bantu Holomisa, Nkutsoeu Motsau and Francois Beukman
Questions and answers on electoral alternatives and their implications
Electoral alternatives and their implications: A summary
Prof. Barney Pityana
Conference summary and closure
Dr Frederik Van Zyl Slabbert
Comprehensive bibliography
Selected press clippings
Conference programme
Participants’ list
Seminar reports
Occasional Paper series