January 29, 2024

Mitigating AI-driven disinformation during an electoral year

By: Lizzy Ofusori Disinformation refers to false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive and cause harm to a person. Within an election context, […]
January 29, 2024

The Higher Education Sector’s Articulation of Graduate Unemployment in South Africa Is Still Underdeveloped

By: Bongiwe C. Khumalo The postsecondary education system in South Africa has experienced notable expansion in recent times, leading to a rise in accessibility. For a […]
January 26, 2024

DDP SIDP: Inclusive Governance dialogue series

Democracy Development Program facilitates community dialogues to promote the inclusion of African migrants into local governance in three sites in Greater Durban – KwaMashu, KwaMakhutha and […]
January 9, 2024

Where is Africa in a changing world? An active contributor or inert observer?

By: Paul Kariuki The global geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly, leaving no nation untouched, and exerting significant pressure on nation-states and their governments, irrespective of their […]
December 14, 2023

Media Literacy: A Vital Pillar of Democratic Elections in the Face of Disinformation

By Tyesha Pillay At the heart of a resilient and sustainable democracy lies in the dynamic engagement of its citizens in the decision-making process. Thus, a […]
November 29, 2023

Building the Foundation of Democracy: The Vital Role of Voting

By Tyesha Pillay Globally, active participation in elections serves as the linchpin of democracy, constituting the fundamental mechanism for ensuring a representative political system. Nevertheless, South […]
November 17, 2023

Elections, Human Rights and Governance

As part of the Advancing Community Voices Project activities, on 14 November 2023, DDP hosted a community dialogue. This dialogue was held at Enduduzweni Center for […]
October 23, 2023

ACV Project Capacity building workshop: Elections, Human Rights and Governance

As part of the activities of the Advancing Community Voices Project, on 19 October 2023, DDP hosted a 1-day capacity building Workshop. This workshop was held […]
October 20, 2023

Sisonke in Democracy Project- Radio talk shows

The Project has thus far successfully completed its first three activities for the year 2023. Recent activity – Radio Talk Shows conducted in three community radio […]