Politics in South Africa

International Relations & Politics · Introductory · Self-paced

A neutral, factual introduction to South Africa's political system — the Constitution, government, elections and key issues. Non-partisan and educational.

What you'll learn

• Understand the scope and key ideas of South African politics
• Recognise the main concepts, terms and methods
• Engage with curated lectures, notes and videos
• Apply your learning through short assignments
• Be ready to study the field in greater depth

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to SA Politics
• Module 2: The Constitution
• Module 3: Three Branches of Government
• Module 4: National, Provincial & Local
• Module 5: Parliament
• Module 6: Elections
• Module 7: Political Parties
• Module 8: Chapter 9 Institutions
• Module 9: Key Issues & Debates
• Module 10: Citizenship & Participation
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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