Analysis of the phenomenon of one-party dominance after a decade of multiparty democracy in South Africa as well as with a comparison between the situation in South Africa and other countries, like Malaysia, Mexico and India. Bib, tables, 158pp, SOUTH AFRICA. KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG.

Provides a retrospective on a decade of elections and democracy in South Africa. The book analyses the evolution of the party system and electoral campaigns; tracks changes in public opinion and voter motivations; assesses the political implications of socio-economic change; depicts the evolution of parliament and the electoral system; probes the often-tense relationship between media and government; analyses the institutionalisation the Independent Electoral Commission; and, finally, argues that South Africa is witnessing a 'normalization' of politics. 312pp, UK. PALGRAVE.

Looks at the nature of the struggle of women in the liberation politics of South Africa and analyses the electoral politics in terms of gender. Index, bib, app, xi, 220pp, SOUTH AFRICA. ELECTORAL INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Discussion paper which examines how South Africa, represented by individuals, social forces, and institutions, needs to make sustained efforts to overcome the legacy of the past. Refs, 52pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE, 9171064982

Comprehensive monitoring report with all relevant statistics and documents on South Africa's third democratic election. Col illus, 71pp, SOUTH AFRICA. ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

Report by the twelve-member state SADC parliamentary forum assessing the degree to which the 2004 South African elections conformed to regional norms and guidelines. 37pp, NAMIBIA. SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM.