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How a coalition is trying to save a city
What the Joburg Crisis Alliance can teach us about civic power, political accountability, and reimagining the future of South Africa’s most important metropolis.
Protected: NextGen DIY: Democracy, Innovation, and Youth
The dominant narrative says young people are turning away from democracy. It’s time to flip the script. Today’s youth aren’t apathetic; they’re demanding better. Around the world, young people aren’t just participating in democracy – they’re building one that is truly rooted in inclusion, built for real accountability, and responsive to the needs of the people.
Centering Community Voices: An Interview with Samke Phewa
Informal settlements are often overlooked, but not by Samke Pewa of CORC, a member of the Governance Explorers Network at the Governance Action Hub. Through community-led data and advocacy, residents are pushing for real accountability and change. Her work shows that inclusive governance starts by treating people as partners, not problems.
State Capture: From Exposure to Strategy, Reflections from OTT 2025
At the OTT Conference 2025 in Johannesburg, the Governance Action Hub, New South Institute, and On Think Tanks convened a pivotal session on an urgent governance challenge: State Capture—Moving from Analysis to Strategies and Action. This conversation moved beyond diagnosing corruption to confronting the systemic takeover of public institutions for private gain.
Samke Phewa
Samke Phewa is a Community Development and Advocacy Coordinator at the Community Organisation Resource Centre (CORC).