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Craig Bailie

Craig Bailie serves as a facilitator of learning at the Stellenbosch University School for Security and Africa Studies where he lectures Political Science. His current research interests include democratization, civil-military relations, political leadership, civic education and political theology

Opinion

/ 25 November 2022

The problem in South Africa is not democracy but a lack of democrats

For a democratic culture to exist there must be leaders and citizens who behave democratically — and they need to be educated about democracy to do that

By Craig Bailie

Coronavirus

/ 2 June 2020

South Africa’s military is not suited for the fight against Covid-19. Here’s why

SANDF has been trained and equipped for precisely the opposite of what President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked of it – to save lives. Its purpose is to defend the country and its people against physical, external enemies – by killing such enemies if need be

By Craig Bailie