This book is one of two volumes that examines democracy and politics in South Africa over the last three decades. Bringing together leading scholars and practitioners, this volume provides a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation of South African governance, economic performance, service delivery and institutional accountability under six administrations since 1994. It provides critical insights into the successes and challenges of South Africa s democracy, and offers actions to strengthen state capacity, local governance, and policy implementation. Multidisciplinary in approach and bridging theory and practice, the book is an essential resource for reimagining South Africa s democratic future. It will appeal to students and scholars of public administration, governance and politics in Africa and beyond, as well as practitioners and policymakers.