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…
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Leaders need to study what has worked in Africa
In this article I will borrow from Professor David Moore’s characterisation of the Zimbabwe Crisis to be one of “primitive accumulation, nation-state formation, and democratisation”, simply…
Democracy Works partners with The Accountability Lab
Democracy Works is proud to announce its partnership with The Accountability Lab for Integrity Idol South South Africa. The Accountability Lab is building a new…
Are South Africa’s anti-corruption crusaders racist?
In the last few weeks, more attention has been focused on South African President Jacob Zuma than usual because of the release of an explosive new…
THIRD POLITICAL CAFE – 27 JULY 2016: HOW CAN WE, THE PEOPLE HOLD POLITICAL PARTIES ACCOUNTABLE AND DO WE?
Democracy Works Foundation’s third Political Café on 27 July was held at The Bannister Hotel, Braamfontein with a discussion that posed the questions: “How…
First Political Cafe – 1 June 2016: The Youth vote and local elections
The largest proportion of the South African population is below the age of 35. Youth are therefore disproportionately affected by everything that goes on…
Can Libya’s House of Representatives restore order? – A true national dialogue is underway in Tripoli’s legislature
On 25 June 2014, Libyans voted in their second democratic election. In an effort to curtail the violent impact of factionalism on the polls,…