Rivonia Circle brought its Democracy Builder programme to the Waterwax community in Gauteng’s Ward 10 an informal settlement built through the determination and organisation of its own residents, who remain active participants in South Africa’s electoral processes. On the day of the workshop we joined by students from the Middlebury Institue of International Studies. The…
Rivonia Circle took its Democracy Builder programme to Braamfischerville in Soweto’s Ward 49 a community with much to say about the promise and the reality of democracy in South Africa. Throughout the workshop, participants voiced a compelling and sobering reflection: that while democracy has delivered freedom in principle, that freedom remains largely out of reach…
The Electoral Reform Training of Trainers (ToT) forms part of the continuous Electoral Reform work of the Rivonia Circle in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA). The Electoral Reform Community Engagement toolkit is a facilitation guide for community organizers hosting local workshops on voting systems in South Africa. The toolkit helps…
Election Watch: #WetheVoters board game. Earlier on #TheNationalPulse with @AshrafGarda spoke to @Tessa_Dooms Rivonia Circle has a very interesting campaign called #WetheVoters. This is a board game that aims to educate the voter on some of the political parties’ manifestos and the IEC system. Guest: Tessa Dooms, Director of Programmes at the Rivonia Circle, championing…
With young people making up most of South Africa’s population, we are often seen as a beacon of hope and regarded as future leaders, inspired and motivated to build a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future. The country’s youth — those aged 15 to 34 — account for about 20.6 million (35%) of the population, according…
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Art, as a practice for freedom – let's explore how this medium can affect change.#ArtsandActivism pic.twitter.com/yVflnUTevZ — Rivonia Circle (@rivonia_circle) May 4, 2023
The 9th of August 2022 marked a significant event curated by Rivonia Circle – The Activist Exchange Project. Themed around #PowerToAct, the event brought together a dynamic coalition of over 700 activists who participated in a day filled with impassioned workshops, discussions, and capacity-building sessions. These sessions took place in various venues, spanning from the…
The exclusion of independent candidates from elections through the imposition of barriers such as onerous signature requirements undermines the founding constitutional value of multiparty democracy. Read Full Article https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/politics/2023-08-20-rivonia-circle-moves-to-take-on-onerous-electoral-act/