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Dennis M Davis
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Mar 13, 2025
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DM Davis - Retired Judge President Competition Appeal Court, South Africa
Hon Professor of Law University of Cape Town
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Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 5 min
Response to "The Voices in my Head" by Stephen Clingmann that appeared in Kaleidoscope Issue 3
Constitutional democracy faces growing threats worldwide as populist leaders, oligarchs, and disinformation undermine its foundations. Rising inequality, weakened media, and billionaire influence - exemplified by Trump and Musk - erode trust in institutions and embolden authoritarianism. From the US to Israel and South Africa, the survival of democracy may hinge on resilient civil societies defending the rule of law.
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Mar 29, 2025 ∙ 6 min
Have we reached the end of constitutional democracy? - Dennis Davis
Rising populism, media manipulation, and billionaire influence threaten constitutional democracy, pushing nations toward authoritarian rule.
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