Youth Day 2020
Today is a very important day in South Africa, it is one that reminds us of how far the country has come and how…
Only a vibrant civil society will protect democracy during Covid-19
A spirited civil society is crucial to the sustainability of democracy. With the world facing its biggest health crisis since the Spanish Flu of…
The voices missing from South Africa’s response to COVID-19
Ten days after South Africa reported its first case of COVID-19 on 5 March 2020, the government moved quickly to declare a national state of…
DWF ZAMBIA SIGNS MOUs WITH FOUR POLITICAL PARTIES PF, FDD, UPND AND MMD
Southern African Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with four Zambian political parties to formalise their commitment to working…
Basic education in a pandemic: The pitfalls of online learning in an already unequal society
In recent weeks we have seen private and public schools, with the necessary infrastructure and resources, introduce online curricula for their learners. However, for…
Northern Cape Provincial Legislature goes online to strengthen public participation during COVID-19
Northern Cape Provincial Legislature goes online to strengthen public participation during COVID-19At a time when the national lockdown is curbing the ability of South…