May 2, 2023

We’ve come far as a nation, but there are threats to our democracy

This Freedom Day, we celebrated 29 years of freedom from a terrible political dispensation that limited the rights of citizens and their privileges. As Freedom Month […]
April 29, 2023

We’ve come far as a nation, but there are threats to our democracy

In recent years, our nation has experienced tremendous “political events” that have shaken our democracy to its core. The reality is we are still deeply divided […]
April 28, 2023

Freedom Day: A tale of Haves and Have Nots.

“The truth is that we are not yet free; we have merely achieved the freedom to be free, the right not to be oppressed. We have […]
April 21, 2023

Unpacking Democracy Public Forum – 20 April

On 20 April 2023, DDP hosted the Unpacking Democracy in South Africa public forum. The event was convened to provide space for those in the civic, […]
April 18, 2023

Can South African democracy survive its media?

By: Steven Friedman, DEMOCRACY, we all know, cannot survive without free media. But can it get by with a media unable and unwilling to inform citizens? […]
April 17, 2023

Whistle-blowers have human rights too and the role of civil society

By: Norah Msuya, As we celebrated Human Rights Day last month, it is sufficient to reflect on Whistleblowers’ rights as they reveal misconduct at significant personal […]
April 17, 2023

The implications of political protests on human rights promotion in South Africa

By: Maria Goyayi The right to protest, demonstrate, and picket, is a fundamental right toward accountability that forms the tenets of South Africa’s constitutional democracy. The […]
April 14, 2023

The Italian Connection – the case for electoral reform to limit coalition damage

By: Stef Terblanche Electoral reform has become something of a clarion call of late as South Africa’s current political system experiences turbulence at different levels, giving […]
April 13, 2023

Dealing with Activism Fatigue in South Africa’s Fight for Equality for All: Citizens’ Perspectives

By: Akwu, Nneka Augustina The average South African citizen knows a significant amount about his or her rights, however, access to certain fundamental human rights is […]