South Africa's democracy faces increasing challenges from within, whether from protest, bad governance or general public dissatisfaction. South Africäs Democracy at the Crossroads explores the question; what are the challenges to future democratization in South Africa?

Daniel Silander is Associate Professor of Political Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden. His main areas of interests are international security and democratization.

Charlotte Silander is Senior Lecturer of Political Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden. Her research focus is on gender equality in higher education.

Herman Van der Elst is Associate Professor of Political Studies and International Relations at the School of Government Studies, Vaal Triangle Campus, North West University, South Africa.

Pieter Heydenrych is Senior Lecturer in the School of Government Studies at the Potchefstroom Campus, North West University, South Africa.