What would Sol Plaatje and others have done today?
The diary of Sol T Plaatje, written between 1899 and 1900, makes for fascinating reading. It is the only account by a black person of…
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Will Malema succeed Zuma?
In recent years the relationship between South African President Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has dominated South African…
2016 annual State of Democracy Debate
This gallery features panelists and audience at our 2016 annual State of Democracy debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg on 28 November. Featuring a panel…
2016 ANNUAL STATE OF DEMOCRACY DEBATE
THE END OF ‘WESTERN DEMOCRACY’ AS WE KNOW IT? AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICA TO SHOW A NEW PATH. In light of Brexit and the…
Civil Society Consultation
Democracy Works Foundation hosts an urgent consultation of international, regional and local civil and political society leaders in order to work on an agenda for…
Debate – #Populism #Democracy, Opportunity or Threat?
As part of the EU Inspiring Thinkers Debate Series the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) and the Delegation of the European Union to South Africa…
Populism not the answer
Despite the new focus on Africa’s angry youth, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in South Africa, and the Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) are…