Policy Brief 17: African media organisations and journalists under fire
The role of independent, free and fair African media institutions is vital in providing information, fostering critical engagement and raising awareness on pertinent issues…
William Gumede
Social enterprise sector is missing link in Africa wealth-creation chain
Wealth creation in Africa has been stunted because countries have focused too much on the state to create new businesses, foster development and industrialise…
African leaders are masters at ‘post-truth’ politics
“Post-truth” politics may have recently trended, but since independence from colonialism African leaders have been the most adroit exponents of manipulating the truth, distorting…
EU-SA Inspiring Thinkers Series Report
The “EU Inspiring Thinkers Series” is composed of dialogues and discussions on critical and challenging themes that respond to the interests of South African…
State of Democracy debate 28 November 2016 – Part 2
This video features Part Two of the four-part series on our 28 November 2016 annual State of Democracy (SoD) debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg….
State of Democracy debate 28 November 2016 – Part 4
This video features Part Four of the four-part series on our 28 November 2016 annual State of Democracy (SoD) debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg….
State of Democracy debate 28 November 2016 – Part 3
This video features Part Three of the four-part series on our 28 November 2016 annual State of Democracy (SoD) debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg….
State of Democracy debate 28 November 2016 – Part 1
This video features Part One of the four-part series on our 28 November 2016 annual State of Democracy (SoD) debate held at Liliesleaf, Johannesburg….
Policy Brief 12: African Parliaments Need More Bite
African parliaments becoming more independent from presidents and executives is a prerequisite for improving the quality of democratic governance in Africa. This Policy Brief presents…
Policy Brief 15: Strengthening the Pan-African Parliament to deepen democracy in Africa
Introduction The Pan African Parliament (PAP) launched in 2004, is struggling to transform from a toothless organisation to one that holds continental leaders and…