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Defend Our Democracy

@fordemocracysa

Movement calling on all who live in South Africa to defend and renew our Constitutional democracy

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Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 CALLING ALL YOUNG VOICES! The 2025 National Essay, Poetry & Art Competition Against Racism is now open! 💃 Are you between 13–21 years old? Share your views, raise your voice, and stand a chance to win cash prizes and a laptop! 📝 Choose one of these powerful topics: 1. Do

🚨 CALLING ALL YOUNG VOICES!

The 2025 National Essay, Poetry & Art Competition Against Racism is now open! 💃

Are you between 13–21 years old? Share your views, raise your voice, and stand a chance to win cash prizes and a laptop!

📝 Choose one of these powerful topics:

1. Do
New South Institute (NSI) (@the_nsi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for the launch and discussion of a new report by the NSI on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. South Africa’s public servants are ageing, the 1994 generation is approaching retirement. How will this shift affect efforts to professionalise the public service? shorturl.at/BxBjo

Join us for the launch and discussion of a new report by the NSI on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. South Africa’s public servants are ageing, the 1994 generation is approaching retirement. How will this shift affect efforts to professionalise the public service? 
shorturl.at/BxBjo
PARI - Public Affairs Research Institute (@parinstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The City of Joburg is failing in its constitutional obligation to deliver universal access to basic services. Read more here: pari.org.za/report-empty-p…

The City of Joburg is failing in its constitutional obligation to deliver universal access to basic services.

Read more here: pari.org.za/report-empty-p…
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Join Defend Our Democracy for a civil society discussion on the process that should be undertaken in the appointment of the next NDPP. Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Zoom registration: bit.ly/3H18DIW

Join Defend Our Democracy for a  civil society discussion on the process that should be undertaken in the appointment of the next  NDPP.

Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Zoom registration: bit.ly/3H18DIW
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📰JUST OUT: This is a greenlight to act, Joburg! #CivicSaturdays is launching and it's your turn to clean up, speak out, and help fix Joburg from the ground up. Venue: Noordgesig Community Centre Date: Sat 24 May Time: 9AM – 12PM READ: bit.ly/CIVIC_Saturdays #SaveJoburg

📰JUST OUT: This is a greenlight to act, Joburg!

#CivicSaturdays is launching and it's your turn to clean up, speak out, and help fix Joburg from the ground up. 

Venue: Noordgesig Community Centre
Date: Sat 24 May 
Time: 9AM – 12PM

READ: bit.ly/CIVIC_Saturdays

#SaveJoburg
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🗣️ OPINION: A must-read by Neeshanb 🗞️ Don’t let Trump trample on non-racialism in South Africa. In his latest piece, our Executive Director warns that the global rise of authoritarian, race-based politics is a danger we cannot ignore. Especially in a country like ours,

🗣️ OPINION: A must-read by <a href="/Neeshanb1/">Neeshanb</a> 

🗞️ Don’t let Trump trample on non-racialism in South Africa.

In his latest piece, our Executive Director  warns that the global rise of authoritarian, race-based politics is a danger we cannot ignore. Especially in a country like ours,
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation joins the nation in mourning the passing of Gertrude “Ma Shope” Shope. A courageous liberation stalwart and tireless champion for gender equality. From rejecting Bantu education as a young teacher to her leadership in the ANC and the Federation of

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation joins the nation in mourning the passing of Gertrude “Ma Shope” Shope. A courageous liberation stalwart and tireless champion for gender equality.

From rejecting Bantu education as a young teacher to her leadership in the ANC and the Federation of
My Vote Counts 🇵🇸 (@mvc_sa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exciting news! The nominations deadline for IEC commissioners has been extended to the 6th of June. This is your chance to shape who safeguards our elections. Make it count! #Participate #YourVoiceCounts

Exciting news! 
The nominations deadline for IEC commissioners has been extended to the 6th of June.  This is your chance to shape who safeguards our elections. Make it count! #Participate #YourVoiceCounts
Defend Our Democracy (@fordemocracysa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join Defend Our Democracy for a civil society discussion on the process that should be undertaken in the appointment of the next NDPP. Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025 Time: 11:00 AM Zoom registration: bit.ly/3H18DIW

Join Defend Our Democracy for a  civil society discussion on the process that should be undertaken in the appointment of the next  NDPP.

Date: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Zoom registration: bit.ly/3H18DIW
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

⚡ Can South Africa keep the lights on? Our next #KathradaLegacyBreakfast dives into the energy crisis and the future of infrastructure with Minister of Electricity & Energy, Dr. Kgosientso Ramokgopa. Be part of the conversation shaping South Africa’s future. Date: 2

Legal Resources Centre (@lrcsouthafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ahead of Youth Month, nearly 100 learners joined the LRC, We The People SA & COSATU JHB to explore how the Constitution can drive justice. Their passion proves the future is bright when youth know their rights. ✊🏾📚⚖️ #StateCaptureAndBeyond #LRC #Accountability #YouthMonth

Ahead of Youth Month, nearly 100 learners joined the LRC, We The People SA &amp; COSATU JHB to explore how the Constitution can drive justice. Their passion proves the future is bright when youth know their rights. ✊🏾📚⚖️

#StateCaptureAndBeyond #LRC #Accountability #YouthMonth
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Important Update The Legacy Business Breakfast with the Minister of Energy & Electricity has been canceled due to the Minister’s sudden unavailability. We apologise for the inconvenience. For inquiries: 📩 [email protected] 📞 071 851 3627 #EventUpdate #AKF

🚨 Important Update

The Legacy Business Breakfast with the Minister of Energy &amp; Electricity has been canceled due to the Minister’s sudden unavailability.

We apologise for the inconvenience.

For inquiries:
📩 zarina.motala7@gmail.com
📞 071 851 3627

#EventUpdate #AKF
My Vote Counts 🇵🇸 (@mvc_sa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Due to pressure from civil society incl. My Vote Counts 🇵🇸, the deadline to nominate IEC commissioners is now 6 June 2025. This extension means more voices, more time, more democracy. #YourVoiceCounts Check our letter: bit.ly/4myCCs2 Here is what OCJ said:bit.ly/3GWaBu5

Due to pressure from civil society incl. <a href="/MVC_SA/">My Vote Counts 🇵🇸</a>, the deadline to nominate IEC commissioners is now 6 June 2025. This extension means more voices, more time, more democracy. #YourVoiceCounts Check our letter: bit.ly/4myCCs2 Here is what OCJ said:bit.ly/3GWaBu5
My Vote Counts 🇵🇸 (@mvc_sa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nominating IEC commissioners isn’t just admin—it’s action. Active citizens shape fair elections. This is how we hold power accountable from the ground up. #YourVoiceCounts

Nominating IEC commissioners isn’t just admin—it’s action. Active citizens shape fair elections. This is how we hold power accountable from the ground up. #YourVoiceCounts
Kathrada Foundation (@kathradafound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns Minister Gayton McKenzie inflammatory & unlawful remarks threatening to shut down civil society orgs, including AKF. His comments are a direct attack on our democracy, civil rights & the rule of law. We won’t be silenced. 📰 Read our full

🚨 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation condemns Minister <a href="/GaytonMcK/">Gayton McKenzie</a> inflammatory &amp; unlawful remarks threatening to shut down civil society orgs, including AKF.

His comments are a direct attack on our democracy, civil rights &amp; the rule of law.

We won’t be silenced.

📰 Read our full
Defend Our Democracy (@fordemocracysa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Defend Our Democracy Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Naledi Kuali as DOD’s new Executive Director, beginning 5 June 2025.

The Defend Our Democracy Board of Directors is delighted to announce the appointment of Naledi Kuali as DOD’s new Executive Director, beginning 5 June 2025.