Policy Brief 28: How civil society has strengthened democracy in South Africa
The impact of having a robust civil society in South Africa has played a critical role in creating a vibrant democratic culture and addressing…
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Democracy Works Foundation intends to contribute to fostering democratic culture by providing critical thinking and policy solutions.
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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.
Policy Brief 27: Delivering a democratic developmental state for South Africa
How can a developmental state be cobbled together in the specific political, social and economic environment of a South Africa that at the same time…
Democracy is not a spectator sport
The past decade should remind South Africans that democracy does not always work the way that it should. Democracy remains elusive, it doesn’t simply…
Policy brief 26: South African civil society funding crunch
The increasing lack of funding and support to civil society organisations in South Africa and globally has meant a shut down of civic space…
The DA’s white, liberal establishment has to face the facts
Indications from the just concluded federal congress of the Democratic Alliance (DA) are that it will take some time yet, if ever it should…
Winnie had to ‘fall’ for South Africa to rise
During the 1980s Winnie Mandela was the public symbol, face, and embodiment of the radical domestic turn of the struggle against apartheid, when the…
Winnie Mandela’s legacy
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela died Monday at age 81. As she is eulogised, there will be many who point to her perceived failures. They will call her a…
Why the ANC won’t be able to stay in power by unconstitutional means
Very few African liberation movements – especially those who had armed wings during the struggle for liberation – which went on to come to…
Affirming human dignity towards non-racialism
Anti-racism week has recently ended, culminating in Human Rights Day. To mark 21 March as Human Rights Day confirms the democratic intention to overturn…
SA’S long journey to transition
Transition: ‘the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.’ The word has an effortless ring to it, as…