By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Public trust in government has taken a significant knock over the past five years, with faith in the country's various spheres of leadership deteriorating sharply. That's according to the Human Sciences Research Council's (HSRC) voter participation survey, which paints a concerning picture of growing public discontentment. However, in its Voter Satisfaction Survey on election day, the majority of South Africans said that the recent local government elections were free and fair, and that their vote can still make a difference. As coalition negotiations gather pace, the big question is whether the next five years will restore public confidence or further deepen the trust deficit. Chief Research Specialist at the HSRC, Dr Steven Gordon says some believe that democracy is not the best form of Government for the country...