How can young people shape SA’s democratic future?
Much hopes and expectations have been placed on South Africa’s youth growing up in our still young democracy. The daily struggle for access to…
Events
Democracy Works Foundation organises several events every year such as conferences and debates that are open and of interest to the public.
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Could electoral reform set South Africa straight?
Imagine being a voter having all the relevant information at your disposal required to make an informed decision on candidates running for public office,…
Electoral system alienates voters
South Africa’s electoral system urgently needs to be changed to make elected representatives more accountable and responsive and to give voters more power to…
OSISA State of the Nation Presentation: Tipping point- when citizens lose all faith in the system
On 20 February 2015 Democracy Works’ William Gumede presented his analysis of the State of the Nation for a mixed audience of academics, professionals…
CPLO roundtable: what has the NDP accomplished so far?
On the 23rd of September 2014 the Catholic Parliamentary Liaison Office hosted a Round Table discussion on the National Development Plan. The speakers were…
December 2014 State of Democracy Debate
On youth participation in politics with William Gumede
On Monday 15 September 2014, the world celebrated the 7th International Day of Democracy. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe…
Why do South Africans vote the way they do? [Part 2]
The panelists continue in answering Democracy Works Chairperson William Gumede’s question of why South Africans vote in particular and perhaps predictable ways in 2014.
Why do South Africans vote the way they do? [Part 1]
Democracy Works Chairperson William Gumede poses another question to the panelists: In 2014, why do citizens of South Africa vote the way they do?
Can The ANC Reinvent Itself?
Democracy Works Chairperson William Gumede poses the question to the panelists: Can the ANC ever reinvent itself?