William Gumede: ‘Stand for your values; even if you stand alone’
Self-worth should not be defined by material success, ostentatious displays of wealth and bling. Neither is success about being superior to others. -William…
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Africa is a youthful continent: We need a new generation of young leaders
A new report by the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE), has highlighted the urgency for the South African government to take the rising unemployment statistics in…
Giving in Support of Social Justice Advocacy
By William Gumede Given the persistently high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality – combined with public service delivery failure – the act…
For South Africa, climate adaptation and economic growth can go hand in hand
Democracy Works Foundation welcomed the opportunity to partner with the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation and The Elders to host the “Advancing Economic Growth in South…
‘ADVANCING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SOUTH AFRICA’ DIALOGUE WITH THE KGALEMA MOTLANTHE FOUNDATION AND THE ELDERS
As an organization committed to building a sustainable and inclusive economy through creating platforms for debate and conversation, Democracy Works Foundation welcomed an opportunity…
RAMAPHOSA SURROUNDED BY INTEREST GROUPS, AS ANC POWER BLOCS BECOME UNRECOGNISABLE
The way President Cyril Ramaphosa put together his Cabinet reflects the changed power dynamics in the ANC, away from ideological and ANC organisational constituents,…
THE DA’S CAMPAIGN BATTLE PLAN WAS SIMPLY WRONG
The Democratic Alliance (DA), having the best opposition market it may ever get, performed worse in this election than in 1994. It will have…
HOW THE EFF HAS SHIFTED SA POLITICS TO THE LEFT
The rise of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the May 8, 2019 election, has ushered in the arrival of black leftist populism as…
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…
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…