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Articles, Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislatures Programme, DWF COVID-19 PUBLICATIONS, Programs, Publications, Social Cohesion, Strengthening Institutions June 11, 2020

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…

Articles, Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislatures Programme, Media, Mentions, Publications, Social Cohesion June 11, 2020

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…

Articles, Publications, Southern Africa Political Parties and Dialogue Programme, Strengthening Institutions June 10, 2020

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…

Articles, Citizens & Leaders, Democracy Works Academy, DWF COVID-19 PUBLICATIONS, Programs, Publications, Social Cohesion June 8, 2020

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…

Civil Society Participation in Provincial Legislatures Programme, DWF COVID-19 RESPONSE, Media, Releases, Strengthening Institutions May 27, 2020

Northern Cape Provincial Legislature goes online to strengthen public participation during COVID-19

At a time when the national lockdown is curbing the ability of South Africa’s provincial legislatures to perform optimally, Democracy Works Foundation (DWF), together…

DWF COVID-19 PUBLICATIONS, Emergency Measures Monitor, Monitoring, Papers May 21, 2020

Assessing COVID-19 response measures – South Africa

South Africa recorded its first case of COVID-19 on 5 March 2020. The Government has implemented a wide range of measures in order to…

Citizens & Leaders, Democracy Works Academy May 21, 2020

2020 DEMOCRACY WORKS ACADEMY FELLOWS

Asisipho Tsotsa Asisipho is driven by the need to contribute to social justice. She works as an Occupational Therapist in mental health, where…

Reflecting on lessons and strategies for civil society capacity building when engaging with Provincial government structures