THIS DAY IN HISTORY |the two significant events that led to the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa
16th Dec in South Africa is a day of two significant historical events in 1838 and 1961. In 1838, the Battle of Blood River…
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Loyalty won’t bring change to SA, switching allegiance will
For many South Africans not voting during local and national elections is an act of protest – however counterproductive – against runaway corruption, corruption,…
DWF joins the global community in observing World Mental Health Day
Democracy Works Foundation joins the global community in observing World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day brings a great opportunity to highlight and…
DWF-ZAMBIA Supports the Zambian General Elections in the time of Covid19
In less than 24-hours, the people of Zambia will be heading to the polls. To decide the future of the young and old, at…
Zambia Youth and Women Manifesto
Within the framework of the Southern Africa Political Parties and Dialogue (SAPP&D) Programme, Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) in Zambia in partnership with the Zambia…
DWF-Eswatini co-hosts a high-level peer to peer learning exchange with the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries
Democracy Works Foundation-Eswatini (DWF-eSwatini), hosted a two-day Peer to Peer Learning Exchange in collaboration with the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries (ECF–SADC). The…
DWA fellows 2020 celebrate their graduation
Democracy Works Academy Fellows celebrated a successful 2020 year in December 2020, despite a turbulent year prompted by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic,…
Building stronger bridges between provincial legislatures and CSOs: Reflections from a baseline study
A government that works for the people should necessarily work with the people. This is particularly true for the legislative sector which is mandated…
Electoral Reform Multi-Stakeholder Meeting held in Manzini – Eswatini
Photo: US Ambassador, Honourable Lisa Peterson addressing the meeting. Democracy Works Foundation Eswatini successfully hosted an Electoral Reform Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on 27 August…
Unethical businesses will face people’s protest
It is likely that companies will see increasing “public” protests against them, similar to the “service delivery” protests against government corruption, mismanagement and poor…