Civil Society

Where is civil society when you need it?

Analysis Michael Edwards - 3 Jan 2020

Polarisation is defining society; we need honest conversations and bridges built amid differences

If women behaved like men when it comes to sex, our society would fall apart

Article John Davenport - 15 Nov 2019

We seem not to consider this behaviour particularly remarkable. Indeed, we take it for granted

Southern Africa Trust rebrands as it seeks to deepen its impact

Article Advertorial - 8 Nov 2019

The Trust is helping corporates to put their money in the right places to ensure that SADC communities are truly empowered

Traumatised societies need honest, self-aware leaders

Article William Gumede Author - 25 Aug 2019

Politicians must desist from blaming the actions of the former oppressor for their own decisions

Mandela Day: The next step is social justice

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Jul 2019

It isn’t enough for privileged people to take action for just an hour and seven minutes on July 18

Citizen participation is essential to change government

Article Eddie Rakabe - 31 May 2019

In the absence of bold reforms, voters and the general public are left with one option — to embrace participatory governance

Civil society in 2019 — the year of redemption and renewal

Article Paul Kariuki - 24 Jan 2019

Citizens must exercise their right to vote to ensure responsible governance

Elections and the battles for the soul of civil society

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Dec 2018

Election number crunching ignores the power of civil society institutions

‘Targeted crackdown’ on society

Africa Simon Allison - 23 Nov 2018

A new report claims the Zambian government is harassing and threatening its critics

Parties have a duty to reveal their donors

Article Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2018

Despite a Constitutional Court ruling, politicians are withholding facts needed for an informed vote

Our heritage is a successful civil society

Article William Gumede Author - 28 Sep 2018

Citizen movements helped secure democracy and they still protect people’s rights in South Africa

Anxiety grows over party funding Bill

Article Govan Whittles - 17 Aug 2018

Civil society groups fear President Cyril Ramaphosa is being lobbied about not signing the Political Party Funding Bill until after the 2019 election

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Democracy will flounder sans Stats SA

Sarah Smit & M&G Data Desk - 28 Feb 2020

As the government bails out state-owned entities, it is leaving a hole in the budget of the agency tasked with telling us what South Africa looks like — one that is crucial to government decisions

National

The Facebook group taking on South Africa’s white right

Simon Allison - 28 Feb 2020

Online battle over the ‘white genocide’ narrative on social media has dangerous real-world consequences

National

Trolley tender causes Acsa eruption

Sabelo Skiti - 28 Feb 2020

Stolen contract exposes rift in the senior ranks at the state airport’s management companies

Press Releases

Special Reports

Government of Lesotho Ministry of Health: Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Kingdom of Lesotho, Ministry of Health Request for Expression of Interest

Staff Reporter - 28 Feb 2020

Request for Expression of Interest

Special Reports

Over R400-m given to businesses since launch of three-minute overdraft

Derek Davey - 27 Feb 2020

The 3-minute overdraft radically reduces the time it takes for businesses to have their working capital needs met

Special Reports

Tourism can push Africa onto a new path – minister

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The continent is fast becoming a dynamic sought-after tourist destination

Special Reports

South Africa’s education system is broken and unequal, and must be fixed without further delay

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The Amnesty International report found that the South African government continues to miss its own education upgrading targets

Special Reports

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Special Reports

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Special Reports

SAB Zenzele Kabili B-BBEE share scheme

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

New scheme to be launched following the biggest B-BBEE FMCG payout in South Africa’s history