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Statement of SA civil society orgs in response to Trump’s threats

05 Feb 2025, 10:27

We, South African civil society organisations, looking to protect and promote human rights and democracy in our country, are appalled not only at the threats issued by US President Trump against South Africa but by his dangerous lies. South Africa’s government and executive are frequently deserving of fierce criticism. And we are proud of our Read more >

OPINIONS

Concourt’s MK judgment is about integrity of Parliament

22 May 2024, 13:44

By Moepeng Valencia Talane The journey to the 2024 elections has presented South Africans with a lot of critical topics to ponder in relation to governance, policy, and the integrity of public office. We have more options in this election than before, and our responsibility in electing who takes this country forward is consequently more Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

Zuma judgment confirms key CSO role in upholding constitutional democracy

21 May 2024, 9:49

PRESS RELEASE The judgment handed down by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) yesterday, regarding the IEC’s appeal against the Electoral Court order on the eligibility of former president Jacob Zuma’s candidacy in the upcoming elections, represents a win for civil society, says Corruption Watch (CW). The ConCourt ruled that Zuma was not eligible or qualified to Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

Support for ConCourt and the law, irrespective of outcome

10 May 2024, 9:54

We, the undersigned organisations, call on all stakeholders to respect the decision of the Constitutional Court in relation to the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) appeal to be heard on 10 May 2024. The IEC is appealing a recent judgment by the Electoral Court. This judgment overturned the IEC’s decision to uphold an Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

State capture: civil society must bridge gap between public and govt

21 Nov 2023, 10:03

On 25 and 26 October two civil society organisations – the Public Affairs Research Institute and the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution – jointly hosted a conference to discuss government’s response to state capture and the implementation of the Zondo commission recommendations, made public last year. The event, the second of Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Youth decry inaction on 2022 memorandum, provide solutions in 2023 follow-up

23 Jun 2023, 13:29

By Kwazi Dlamini Just like the youth of 1976 against the apartheid government, the plight of young people continues to fall on deaf governmental ears, 29 years into democracy. The day is celebrated around the country to commemorate the schoolchildren who in 1976 marched against the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in Read more >

CORRUPTION NEWS

Int’l Youth Day: SA youth faces grave challenges, but spirit of ’76 lives on

12 Aug 2022, 10:35

By Kwazi Dlamini As the world marks International Youth Day today, 12 August, it is time to acknowledge that the problems affecting the youth are problems affecting everyone. South Africans are no strangers to debating difficult issues of political substance, be it on TV and radio or social media, at the workplace or even around Read more >

PRESS RELEASES

NGOs condemn Motsoaledi attack on HSF

01 Jul 2022, 11:55

Media statement from Freedom Under Law, Section27, Defend Our Democracy Campaign, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, SERI and Corruption Watch Three features distinguish our country from many other young democracies: first, respect for the Rule of Law; second, a vibrant civil society; and, thirdly and crucially, a fearless judiciary. This week we saw a glaring instance of Read more >

OPINIONS

Dear Mr President, let us help keep the vultures at bay

25 May 2020, 9:42

By civil society organisationsFirst published on Daily Maverick Dear President Cyril Ramaphosa We, the undersigned organisations, commend you for the decisive action taken over the last few weeks in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis. We note the efforts of the state in placing the health and wellbeing of people at the forefront of decision-making. However, Read more >

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