The End of the Rainbow Nation Myth
If you ask South Africans of my generation to name the most important political event of their lives, many will cite the assassination of…
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OSISA State of the Nation Presentation: Tipping point- when citizens lose all faith in the system
On 20 February 2015 Democracy Works’ William Gumede presented his analysis of the State of the Nation for a mixed audience of academics, professionals…
Policy Brief 2: Africa Democracy Trends 2014
Can we see improvement of democracy building in Africa? The question is often asked whether, broadly, we can start to see an overall positive…
The backlash against African women
A few weeks ago, as I was leaving my office, I stopped at a traffic light and watched a young woman cross the street…
December 2014 State of Democracy Debate
Policy Brief 1: an Economic Indaba for South Africa
South Africa’s perfect storm of structural crises South Africa is experiencing a perfect storm of a number of simultaneously deep-rooted structural crises: political, economic…
On youth participation in politics with William Gumede
On Monday 15 September 2014, the world celebrated the 7th International Day of Democracy. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe…
Can The ANC Reinvent Itself?
Democracy Works Chairperson William Gumede poses the question to the panelists: Can the ANC ever reinvent itself?