DEMOCRATISING SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY
As South Africa celebrates 25 years of freedom, we may have on paper a democratic constitution, democratic institutions, and stage regular elections, but society…
Publications
Democracy Works Foundation intends to contribute to fostering democratic culture by providing critical thinking and policy solutions.
We will do so by using our different media and different publication formats, in addition to partnerships with established media corporations.
This page captures our different publication formats. You will find articles (opinion pieces and contemplations), blogs (more personal accounts of events and work), papers (longer and more professional and academic analysis), policy briefs (short analysis and policy recommendations) and books published by our people.
Look in the sidebar on the drop-down menu for the different format categories.
DISCLAIMER:
Democracy Works Foundation does not necessarily always agree with everything our contributors publicise, film or photograph on our platforms. We have a stringent but tolerant editorial policy and strive to always be constructive in our approach while not remaining silent on difficult issues.
But we equally strive to offer online platforms to our Democracy Works people so they can air their opinions and ideas without censorship. Therefore we will not always agree with contributors.
Alex shutdown tests promises politicians made to communities
The residents of Alexandra have taken to the streets to draw attention to the plight of their community. Among the issues they are placing…
Innocent until proven guilty now a tired excuse for the corrupt
The national executive committee of the ANC will submit the party’s candidate list to its integrity commission. The integrity commission is tasked with investigating…
Why transparency is needed in vetting candidates for elections
The Independent Electoral Commission deadline for the registration of parties and submission of candidate lists came and went yesterday. The selection of individuals to…
Policy Brief 33: Impact of corruption on democracy and development
The negative impact of the twin ills of state capture coupled with corruption has had a cumulative adverse effect across society as a whole,…
The cost of dysfunctional State Owned Enterprises
The Budget reflects President Cyril Ramaphosa’s attempt ahead of the May 2019 elections to try to balance pleasing the markets, while pleasing his trade…
Why it’s all going so wrong for Mnangagwa
How did things turn so bad for Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa? He won the disputed elections in August 2018, but even before the results…
Agrizzi has removed any doubt as to value of the whistleblower
Angelo Agrizzi, former COO of Bosasa, has completed his marathon testimony at the state capture commission. His representations have begun to flesh out more…
Policy Brief 32: How civil society can strengthen the capacity of South Africa’s Parliament
There is often a disconnect between government and ordinary citizens being heard and represented in government structures, processes and decision-making. The role of civil…
Policy Brief 31: Democratising South Africa’s Parliament
The role of effective and representative democratic structures, processes and institutions are vital in ensuring efficient service delivery and democracy for all. Where it…