2016 ANNUAL STATE OF DEMOCRACY DEBATE
THE END OF ‘WESTERN DEMOCRACY’ AS WE KNOW IT? AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICA TO SHOW A NEW PATH. In light of Brexit and the…
Events
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Civil Society Consultation
Democracy Works Foundation hosts an urgent consultation of international, regional and local civil and political society leaders in order to work on an agenda for…
Discussion- Constitution & rule of law as guardians of South Africa’s constitution
Twenty years after the adoption of the first liberal democratic constitution, democracy in South Africa is coming under increasing pressure. Corruption and patronage are…
Debate – #Populism #Democracy, Opportunity or Threat?
As part of the EU Inspiring Thinkers Debate Series the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa…
Role of civil society post-2016 Local Government Elections
Introduction: Shifting Power Following the 3 August 2016 local government elections which have shifted not only local government, but also societal power away from…
Inyathelo “Breakfast on the 2nd Floor” dialogue
This gallery features images of participants and audience at Inyathelo’s “Breakfast on the 2nd Floor” dialogue on the implications of the election results on civil…
Discussion-The implications of the election results on civil society
South Africa’s constitutional democracy is premised on an active and informed citizenry participating in elections. The right to vote is hard-won and the most…
Discussion- Global Risk and Impact: The Future of Politics across the EU and America
Prime Minister Theresa May has been clear that “Brexit means Brexit” and that the UK will make a success of it. How is the…
seminar: behind the numbers- SA’s local election results
The 2016 local government election has been described as a ‘game-changer’. The ANC’s support has dropped below the psychological mark of 60% and the…
THIRD POLITICAL CAFE – 27 JULY 2016 – PART 3
This video features Part Three of the discussion at our third Political Cafe on 27 July 2016, “The 2016 Municipal Elections – “How can…