The majority system ensures stable government, but given South Africa's political stability in the past, it can be argued that a hybrid system oriented more towards Proportional representation is much more effective and relevant than a strictly majority or proportional system in South African government due to its inclusion of all diverse South African citizens, addressing previous inequalities introduced by the apartheid system. Drawing on the ideologies of Norris and Blais, the key differences between majority and proportional representation as well as the two electoral systems that allow for accountability and social representation enter into the argument for proportional representation for the southern government. African. An electoral system is defined as that which defines the processes by which votes are converted into seats in the process of electing politicians. In a democracy, there are two common electoral formulas that define how votes are converted into parliamentary seats. Majority and proportional representation systems are also different in many respects. According to Norris, the majoritarian system is a “traditional and simple electoral system, primarily focused on effective governance.” A majoritarian system requires that the presidential candidate and his or her political party “obtain a minimum of 50% of the total vote” in order to form a strong, functioning government. The basic characteristic is that there is a unified political party government in power, with sole responsibility, accountability and proponents of efficiency and stability. However, proportional representation is based on the principle that diversity should be equal...... middle of paper .... ...benefits the South African government as it will ensure the benefits of both systems are merged, ensuring thus a successful, inclusive and strong government.BibliographyBlais, A., 1991.The debate on electoral systems. London: Sage Publications. Blais, A. and Carty, R., 1988. The effectiveness of the plurality rule. London: Cambridge University Press. Downs, A., 1957. An economic theory of democracy. New York: Harper.Fick, G., 2005. Electoral democracy: is there a free and fair selection of decision-makers. In Cape Town: IDASAGrofman, B., and Lijphart, A., 2002. The evolution of electoral systems and parties in the Nordic countries. United States: Agathon Press..Locke, J., 1924, Two Treaties on Government Dent. London. Norris, P., 1997. Choosing electoral systems: proportional, majoritarian and mixed systems London: Sage Publications Ltd.