November 19, 2024

Visa Diplomacy and Migration Impacts on Electoral Democracy

By: Thelma Nyarhi The idea of looking into state interactions is not new. There is a linkage between domestic politics and international affairs. Domestic politics frequently […]
November 18, 2024

Defending Democracy in Africa: The Role of Election Observers

By Dr. Nneka There has been significant progress in the electoral democracy over the past decade in Africa. This is reflected in a number of successful […]
November 14, 2024

Immigration-Related Challenges Experienced by Refugees and Asylum Seekers living with disabilities in South Africa.

By: Yolokazi Mfuto Disability is part of the human experience and a component of being human. It is caused by the interplay of several environmental and […]
November 6, 2024

EmpowerHER: Tripartite Women’s caucus summit, Durban South Africa

The Democracy Development Program (DDP) in partnership with the KwaZulu Natal Legislature hosted a groundbreaking Tripartite Women’s caucus Summit, comprising of women’s causes from Zimbabwe, Malawi […]
November 4, 2024

Consensus the key to a successful government of national unity

By: Stef Terblanche The name ‘government of national unity’ – the governing entity that came into being after the May 29 elections in South Africa, commonly […]
November 1, 2024

Annual Report 2024

DDP ANNUAL REPORT 2024
October 29, 2024

Why gender-based violence remains an elusive challenge in South Africa

By: Bongiwe Khumalo Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive and deeply entrenched issue in South Africa, presenting significant challenges to achieving gender equality and ensuring the […]
October 18, 2024

The Pros and Downsides of Brain Drain – A Migration Perspective

By: Yolokazi Mfuto The term “brain drain” describes the exodus or migration of highly educated, skilled, or talented people from one nation to another, frequently in […]
October 17, 2024

Marriage or Divorce – Mapping the World Order

By: Thelma Nyarhi It is no accident that we often hear politicians wooing potential voters or courting allies. The art of politics and the language of […]