October 2, 2019
By: Thobeka Khubisa On 13th September 2019, I was a participant in a march; I marched in support of an unfortunate cause – against femicide and […]
September 6, 2019
By: Dr Paul Kariuki. DEMOCRACY It has been a traumatic time in South Africa. In just one week, the nation has been exposed to extreme levels […]
September 4, 2019
September 3, 2019
STATEMENT AGAINST XENOPHOBIA IN SOUTH AFRICA_
September 3, 2019
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” ~ Desmond Tutu By: Monica Woodhouse In 1979, the need […]
September 3, 2019
By: Thobeka Khubisa It’s August, “Womxn’s Month”, and just like every other August this is the month when it is suddenly necessary to host seminars, workshops […]
August 19, 2019
By: Sthabiso Mdledle Community media remains one of the forces that is entrusted with the task of keeping communities intact and engaged on many different aspects […]
August 5, 2019
By: Dr Paul Kariuki For 25 years, South Africa’s maturing democracy has experienced its fair share of twists and turns. On what would have been Nelson […]
July 17, 2019
By: Dr Paul Kariuki The recent auditor general’s 2017-2018 report on the state of municipalities in South Africa is shocking. The extent of poor […]
June 10, 2019
By Dr Paul Kariuki: Young people are an integral part of our democracy. They are a demographic that is mobilising across society, demanding an opportunity to contribute […]
June 10, 2019
By Dr. Paul Kariuki: The 2019 National and Provincial elections have come and gone. Citizens all over the country came out in their numbers and expressed […]
June 10, 2019
By Dr Paul Kariuki: South Africa is at a crossroads as the nation prepares for the elections on May 8. The elections find the nation, firstly, […]
June 10, 2019
DDP former administration intern Samke Sithole shares her experiences as an intern at DDP and her journey to Korea in Asia. What was the most profound […]
June 10, 2019
By Melusi Mahlaba: Through capacity building workshops and follow-ups meeting with provided by the Democracy Development Program (DDP), the Lindelani Youth Forum (LYF) organization have managed […]
June 10, 2019
By Sthabiso Mdledle and Fuzelihle Ngcobo: The National Lotteries Commission has granted project funding to Izimpilo Zethu, a community and youth-based organization that is situated in […]
June 6, 2019
By: Dr Paul Kariuki: South Africa has come a long way since 1994 as far as civil liberties are concerned. Our Constitution is hailed as the […]
June 6, 2019
By Dr Paul Kariuki: Most people said the budget address by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni was doom and gloom, as it confirmed the worsening state of […]
June 6, 2019
By Dr Paul Kariuki (DDP Executive Director): CITIZEN PRESSURE CAN END CORRUPTION The last 12 months have been anxiety-causing months for African countries. We have seen […]
June 6, 2019
By Dr Paul Kariuki (DDP Executive Director): In 2018, civil society observed a rise in civic activism, a spirited effort by ordinary citizens that challenged the […]
June 6, 2019
Dr Paul Kariuki A message of great wishes to all our partners for the new year… from the Executive Director as well as the DDP Team. […]