Civic Engagement
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Jozi My Jozi: How civic action is restoring pride in Joburg
From solar streetlights to community events, Jozi My Jozi is revitalising the inner city through practical civic projects that inspire hope and reignite pride
Ramaphosa: National Dialogue will launch ‘a million conversations’ about SA’s problems
President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South…
The state must listen and talk to the people
There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance
100 Days of GNU: South Africa’s ‘forced marriage’ is working for the country
Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together
e-Services in South Africa exacerbate inequality through digital barriers
Challenges detract from technology’s potential to allow users to engage with structures of political and public life, leaving many without a say
Participation beyond the ballot box is essential for democracy in South Africa
Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate