IBSA could function as a democratic organisation within BRICS itself
Before the rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), the alliance between India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) promised to align…
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IBSA could function as a democratic organisation within BRICS itself
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Meet South Africa’s first Integrity Idols
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Policy brief 26: South African civil society funding crunch
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Why the ANC won’t be able to stay in power by unconstitutional means
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Policy Brief 24: Rebuilding Zimbabwe
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Zuma is not enough. The ANC itself must be cleansed of corruption
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Inheriting a divided ANC
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Is a truly global democratic future possible?
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Zexit: The formidable risks to weigh up
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African democracies badly need a new generation of leaders – where are they?
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Building inclusive, sustainable national water and energy resource governance mechanisms
Southern Africa is a region with great potential. However, the region faces a number of critical challenges, among them water and energy challenges that…
Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislature programme
Democracy Works Foundation in partnership with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy are the implementing partners in a three-year programme called, Civil Society Participation in…
Towards Inclusion: Drakensberg Inclusive Growth Forum
The inaugural Drakensberg Inclusive Growth Forum hosted by the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation brought together individuals from the government and public sector, civil society, trade…
Speaking uncomfortable truths to your “own” side and to the “other” side
South Africa will have to move away from slogan-based debates on policies if the country is to get out of its current economic, social…
Policy Brief 29: Strengthening Civil Society Influence on BRICS
The role and participation of civil society organisations within BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and its relevant institutions are critical for…
Policy Brief 28: How civil society has strengthened democracy in South Africa
The impact of having a robust civil society in South Africa has played a critical role in creating a vibrant democratic culture and addressing…
Meet South Africa’s first Integrity Idols
After a successful campaign launch by the Accountability Lab and partners, including the Nelson Mandela Foundation, LifeCo UnLtd and Democracy Works Foundation, Integrity Idol…
Policy Brief 27: Delivering a democratic developmental state for South Africa
How can a developmental state be cobbled together in the specific political, social and economic environment of a South Africa that at the same time…
Democracy is not a spectator sport
The past decade should remind South Africans that democracy does not always work the way that it should. Democracy remains elusive, it doesn’t simply…