Democracy Development Program NPC

04/06/2026

[Currently Underway]

DDP and Msunduzi Municipality - City of Choice Youth Indaba 2026 at Sakhamuzi Hall, under the powerful theme of reflecting on the 50-year legacy of the 1976 youth uprising.

Empowering young voices, strengthening civic participation, and shaping a future driven by active youth leadership. 🇿🇦

04/06/2026

Africa’s future depends on strengthening domestic capital—mobilizing African savings, investments, and resources to fund African priorities. How can the continent reduce dependence on external financing and unlock sustainable, homegrown development?

Join Dr. Paul Kariuki on Newsbeat African Mirror as he explores why African capital is key to accelerating growth, creating jobs, and building resilient economies.

Tune in on Thursday, 4 June 2026 at 12:30 PM on 91.3 FM for practical insights, fresh perspectives, and an engaging conversation on financing Africa’s development from within.
Eric Apelgren Jewel Thabile Mbhele Avin Bhola Jais Mbewe Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi Afrobarometer Arthur Peter Mutharika Phambano Technology Development Centre NPC Suntosh Pillay

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Can social media influencers be used as an effective tool to encourage young people to vote and participate in electoral processes?

Here are some reflections from our CSO, Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) capacity building workshop.

03/06/2026

Calling all youth in Dambuza: YOUTH INDABA 2026

As we commemorate the legacy of the 1976 Youth Uprising, we invite young people to come together for a meaningful dialogue on shaping the future through active citizenship and electoral participation.

This year's Youth Indaba will reflect on the sacrifices of the past while exploring how today's generation can drive change, strengthen democracy, and make their voices count.

We hope to see you there!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

*Underway*

The DDP this morning hosts the SJI Election Project, CSO Capacity Building Workshop.

This workshop forms part of an ongoing effort to strengthen civil society participation in electoral processes and democratic governance, particularly in the lead‑up to the 2026 Local Government Elections.

29/05/2026

We’ve been busy... and it’s only the end of the first quarter of the year.

From civic education workshops and youth dialogues to social cohesion engagements and democracy conversations, the DDP has been hard at work strengthening active citizenship and public participation across communities.

And we’re only getting started.

Thank you to all our partners and associate facilitators for making all of this possible.

25/05/2026

[Happy Africa Day]: We caught up with our associate facilitator and asked them what Africa Day means to them.

Here’s what they had to say. Take a listen…