THE LOWLY NEWSPAPERMAN: When big parties fail, SA has smaller options — and it’s not a wasted vote

The answers to our challenges may not lie in the big parties, so we should allow voters to explore options, no matter the size. And when smaller parties tilt the balance of power, South Africa is healthier for it.
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