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Building Sustainable NGOs – A New Udemy Course
The funding landscape is shifting dramatically, and donor-dependent NGOs across Africa are feeling the impact. The recent closure of USAID is just one example of a broader trend—many funders have already scaled back their official development aid commitments. Now, more than ever, NGOs must explore innovative funding models to remain resilient. This masterclass series, developed
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Post-Elections Conference on Consolidating South Africa’s Democratic Governance.
The Wits School of Governance recently held a post-elections conference in Johannesburg (27 – 28 March 2025), with an emphasis on the integration of democratic governance in South Africa. The event convened distinguished professors and experts from across the continent, facilitating in-depth discussions regarding the future of governance in the region. A key highlight of the
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South Africa Citizens Watch Featured on Newzroom Afrika
Yolokazi Mfuto, our Country Researcher for South Africa, appeared on ‘Newzroom Afrika’ to discuss her recent report, “South Africa Citizens Watch- Assessment of Actions Implemented by the GNU since July 2024“. The report sheds light on the Government of South Africa’s progress in delivering on the promises outlined in the maiden speech of the Government
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Africa’s Gen Z: Democracy’s Last Line of Defense
Africa’s Gen Z: Democracy’s Last Line of Defense Originally posted on Kettering Foundation’s #FromManyWe blog: https://kettering.org/africas-gen-z-democracys-last-line-of-defense/ The African continent has 400 million youths aged 15–35 years, and they are playing a major role in determining the pulse of democracy. Young people are the largest voting cohort in Africa. In South Africa, they constitute 42% of registered voters
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Open Access Book: African Philanthropy
African Philanthropy Philanthropic Responses to Covid-19 and Development Goals in Africa This book, initially published in March 2023, is now accessible as an Open Access. The book offers a fresh and compelling exploration of African philanthropy and development. It provides a critical analysis of philanthropic responses in both crisis and non-crisis situations, emphasizing how collaborations
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Twitter Space – Citizens perceptions & expectations of government
On Friday, March 7th, Eddah Jowah, the Programs Manager at SIVIO Institute, had the opportunity to join Nonhlanhla on the CITE Twitter Space for an engaging discussion centered around the findings of the 2024 Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations (CPE) Report. This report serves as a critical resource for understanding public sentiment and expectations, providing valuable
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What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV
What If Re-broadcasts on HSTV We are excited to share that our What if Series is being rebroadcast on the much-loved Heart and Soul TV (HSTV). The episodes are being rebroadcast every Tuesday at 2pm. The What if series is a collection of development focused conversations that seek to reimagine being and life conditions of
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POLL: Governance Challenges in Africa
Governance Challenges in Africa Governance challenges in Africa are multifaceted, with accountability being a central issue. Despite the occurrence of elections, many African democracies struggle to deliver transformative development, often resembling undemocratic regimes where elites prioritize personal gain over public service. The lack of accountability among public officials has led to stagnation in development, with
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2024: The year democracy was tested in Africa
Originally posted on Mail & Guardian: https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-12-24-2024-the-year-democracy-was-tested-in-africa/ At the beginning of the year, Africa was scheduled to have presidential or general elections in 19 (35%) countries. A total of 180 million eligible voters were expected to make their mark. This was a test for democracy and institutional capacity to successfully provide oversight and ensure smooth transitions, given
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Our Year in Review
Our Year in Review (2024) As we strive for an inclusive society, our commitment to promoting citizen inclusion in civic engagement, philanthropy, community development, economic growth, and associational life remains unwavering.Reflecting on 2024, we celebrate a year of remarkable growth and scaling. We have strengthened our systems, expanded our teams, and solidified our position as