Civil Society and Democracy

News and information regarding civil society and democracy, particularly in South Africa. Inyathelo’s mission is to build a strong, stable civil society and democracy in South Africa by contributing to the development of sustainable non-governmental and non-profit organisations and institutions.

What is democracy? Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible people have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives.

What is civil society? Voluntary or non-profit sector of an economy – the intermediary space between business and government where private energy can be deployed for public good.

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South Africa! Get active, stand up – this is OUR democracy 26 April 2012
Civil society increasingly treated to government hostility 04 April 2012
Giving is key to Africa's wellbeing 02 November 2011
Tutu on top of the world 04 October 2011
The man who bucked tradition 03 October 2011
Ending Poverty is Everybody’s Business 21 September 2011
Info bill will protect 'silly leaders' 17 September 2011
The National Planning Commission Jam 01 September 2011
World acclaimed film event coming to Johannesburg 17 August 2011
Unmasking machismo 15 August 2011