March 8, 2023

Internet Access is a Human Right: Addressing the inequalities and mitigation strategies

By: Lizzy Ofusori One of the greatest innovations of our time is the Internet, as it holds tremendous potential for creating a more prosperous and equal […]
February 20, 2023

OPINION | Fleeing violence to face violence: Migrant protection in South Africa

The South African government often turns a blind eye to its marginalised communities, and instead of alleviating the situation, there has been widespread corruption and misappropriation […]
January 31, 2023

#JustEnergyTransitionSA: The role international partnerships and financial models can help curb the challenge of energy security in South Africa.

    Image Source: Daily Maverick   Whilst South Africa is one of Africa’s largest economies, it is also the most unequal country in the world, with […]
November 22, 2022

South Africa the most unequal country in the world?

By: Yolanda Yalezo Once more, South Africa has climbed the global charts ladder to being the most unequal country in the world on a dismal economic […]
October 31, 2022

Reading equals holistic South African citizens

31 October is a symbolic date for world literature. On this date in 1616, legendary literary writers William Shakespeare, Miguel Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la […]
October 24, 2022

Why using data is important in strengthening political accountability and governance in the public sector in SA

By: Rorisang Moyo According to Afrobarometer, in South Africa, only 27 percent of the population trusts the ruling party and 24 percent trust the opposition. What […]
September 2, 2022

The Role of the Multiple South African Identities on Increased Violence Against Women and Girls in South Africa

By: Rorisang Moyo The Republic of South Africa is a melting pot of multiple identities of people. In a country that is defined by its propensity […]
August 4, 2022

Youth as a catalyst for change in society

By: Rorisang Moyo How does one measure a successful democracy? One would say by the quality of public participation in the process of how they are […]
July 19, 2022

Public trust in leaders and institutions must be restored or SA could face a catastrophe

By: Stef Terblanche Over the past few years, we have witnessed a wave of popular protests, riots and even some regime changes in countries around the […]
July 15, 2022

Our public debate looks healthy – until you look again

By: Steven Friedman AT first glance, this country’s public debate is a democrat’s dream. On closer inspection, it looks more like a nightmare. South Africa’s debate […]
July 15, 2022

The Executive and the Crisis of Political Accountability in South Africa

By Norah Hashim Msuya After almost three decades of democracy, South Africa faces multiple crises. The government has largely gone from crisis to crisis without fundamentally […]
July 11, 2022

Youth activism and gender-based activism in South Africa: why it matters

By: Adefemi Obalade Activism is one of the ways through which young people express their feelings, impede and interfere in social, political, economic and environmental reform in […]
July 8, 2022

Why the Stability of the Judiciary Matters in Defending the Rule of Law in South Africa

By: Lizzy Ofusori Introduction The Republic of South Africa comprises three arms of government: the Judiciary, the Legislature, and the Executive, each of which has separate […]
July 4, 2022

The urgency of socio-economic Development in the wake of rising costs of living in South Africa

By: Olusola Bodede The cost of living in South Africa is on a steady increase. As South Africans grapple with the current reality, the South African […]
July 1, 2022

Why citizen’s political Participation matters in deepening democratic activities in South Africa

By: Nneka Akwu Citizens and politics are two inseparable words in a democratic environment. The first South African democratic election was held in April 1994 under […]
June 30, 2022

Why Mandela Day matters today? Its implications on existing Political culture in South Africa

By: Adebimpe Ofusori Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela also known as Madiba was born on born July 18, 1918, Mvezo, South Africa. He was a Black nationalist who […]
June 27, 2022

The role of public service commission in promoting political accountability in SA

By: Maria Goyayi One of the notable changes in governance brought by the South African democratic constitution is the provision for the establishment an oversight organ […]
June 20, 2022

Central coordination needed for the already myriad of youth job creation and training projects

By: Stef Terblanche June is Youth Month in South Africa, with National Youth Day on June 16 being the high point of this month each year. […]
June 17, 2022

Young women activists in South Africa: Challenges and mitigation strategies

By: Adefemi Obalade To change the world for better requires lot of strategies and commitment. In South Africa, changing the nation requires a proactive disposition. Young, […]
June 16, 2022

Democracy in South Africa is futile without youth participation & inclusion

  It has been just over 45 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising – an integral moment in the call for democracy in an apartheid led […]