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…
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/
Civil society and political parties have the power to work hand in hand to improve South Africa, said the panel of experts at News24’s On the Record Summit. Concluding the jampacked and thought-provoking event on Thursday, News24 deputy political editor Bongekile Macupe sat down with Zackie Achmat, director of Unite Behind; Rivonia Circle’s policy…
Lorato Tshenkeng has been appointed the new chairperson of political think-tank, Rivonia Circle. This follows the departure of author and communications expert Songezo Zibi, who co-founded the non-profit company in 2022 with late Luzuko Koti, Tshenkeng and other board members, has left to pursue other interests. Tshenkeng has had a long and diverse career which…