Institutional Reform in South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem
Whistleblowing is more than the act of reporting wrongdoing—it is a vital public service that helps expose and deter corruption, strengthen accountability, protect public…
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Africa @ the G20: What It Means for You
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Climate Champions Podcast Series: Exploring Community-Based Climate Action
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Climate Champions Theatre Production Video
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Hosting Municipal Officials for a Knowledge Co-Creation Workshop On Climate Change
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DWF hosting a Regional Symposium on Water and Energy in Johannesburg
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY |the two significant events that led to the Day of Reconciliation in South Africa
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The role of civic tech in consolidating democracy in Africa
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A STRATEGIC REFLECTION ON THE STATE OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
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No meaningful political progress without the inclusion of women
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Reflecting on lessons and strategies for civil society capacity building when engaging with Provincial government structures
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Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit
The Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help organisations and communities strengthen whistleblower protection, promote accountability, and build and commit to…
Towards an Actionable Understanding of Polarisation: What Language Reveals About Social Division
Polarisation is often linked to division, conflict, and social unrest. Yet there is still no universal agreement on exactly what it is or how…
Watch: Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing Choose Courage Campaign
DWF has been implementing the Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa (PPW) project in partnership with The Whistleblower House (WBH). Supported by the…
Introducing the Climate for Growth project
The Climate for Growth project builds on a previous project implemented by Democracy Works Foundation (DWF), from 2022 to 2024, titled Fostering Inclusive Growth…
Cool Politics Café to Reflect on Youth and Belonging 50 Years After the Soweto Uprising
As South Africa marks 50 years since the historic 1976 Soweto Uprising, Democracy Works Foundation will host a special edition of its Cool Politics…
Watch Day 2 Recap of the Whistleblowing Seminar
The second day of the Whistleblowing Seminar focused on what it truly takes to build a functioning whistleblowing ecosystem. The discussions made it clear that…
Strengthening South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem: From Disclosure to Accountability
Whistleblowing is a powerful tool for protecting democracy in South Africa, helping to expose corruption, abuse of power and wrongdoing. Whistleblowing emerged as a…
Cool Politics Café Brings Dialogue on Polarisation to the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill
This year’s Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill will host the next Cool Politics Café on Saturday, 28 March 2026. The Human Rights Festival…
Africa @ the G20 episode 4 with Precious Tricia from Akina Mama wa Afrika
In this episode, we sit down with Precious (Abwooli) Tricia, Economic Justice and Climate Action Programme Associate at Akina Mama wa Afrika, for…