As South Africa approaches #Elections2024 , reflections on past failures and the power of citizen action are crucial. Here are some insights on citizen responsibility and the #democratic process.

🎙️Today at 11:10 to 12:00, join Lawson Naidoo on POWER 98.7 discussing the role of the Speaker of Parliament in a democracy and so much more. Naidoo emphasizes the importance of impeccable integrity for such high offices. Stay tuned for insights! #Corruption

My interview with Bulelani Phillip on SABC News regarding the 'Special Leave' of the Speaker Parliament of RSA

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The situation that National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula finds herself does not bode well for her position.

The statement  is according to Executive Director of CASAC,
Lawson Naidoo

Read more here: shorturl.at/mBLQZ

Happy Human Rights Day!

Join us at the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill SA , we stand strong for #justice and #equality .
Come engage, learn, and stand up for human rights together!
#HumanRightsDay2024

Join us at #HumanRightsDay2024 for CASAC's and SECTION27's election workshop and learn why voting is important! Don't miss out on visiting our stall to explore topics on #health and #education rights, advocacy, and strategies for positive change.
#Elections2024

'For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.' Nelson Mandela.

CASAC wishes all South Africans a reflective #HumanRightsDay2024

#HumanRightsDay | South Africa will this year commemorate Human Rights Month under the theme: “Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights”. The main event will be held on 21 March 2024 at the George Thabe Stadium, in Sharpeville, Gauteng.

#HumanRightsMonth2024

Improving the appointment process for SA’s criminal justice leaders 🇿🇦

Insightful ISS panel: Adv Andy Mothibi, Prof Chris Stone, Lawson Naidoo & NDPP Shamila Batohi - who emphasized the resolve of her NPASouthAfrica team to execute their mandate, under all circumstances.

[ON AIR] The Constitutional Court has now decided to stop using retired judges to provide support services. Dan Mafora - Senior Researcher, CASAC on #SAfmSunrise with Stephen Grootes #sabcnews

Tune in tomorrow morning at 07h50 on POWER 98.7 for a live discussion with Lawson Naidoo on the Constitutional Court decision to cease using retired judges in their program. Don't miss out! #ConstitutionalCourt #LiveDiscussion #JoinTheConversation

Don’t let dirty politics & high-stakes hysteria undermine the IEC. It's time to stand with the electoral commission, not against it. With just over 10 weeks to election day, collaboration, not attacks, are crucial.

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#IEC #Election2024

Following our correspondence with the Chief Justice regarding the constitutionality of using the services of retired justices to advise members of the Constitutional Court, the Chief Justice has announced that the practice will be discontinued.

Today, the National Assembly will vote on the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, gutting the Political Party Funding Act.

Today CASAC convenes experts in law, economy and society to discuss the future of socioeconomic rights.

The Civil Society Working Group convened by Open Secrets will continue tracking and monitoring the implementation of the #ZondoCommission recommendations.
#CSWG

The Civil Society Working Group ( #CSWG ), headed by Open Secrets & supported by a number of others including Defend our Democracy, today launched a collective response to the #ZondoCommission report. The doc can be accessed here: opensecrets.org.za/a-collective-c…
PARI - Public Affairs Research Institute OUTA

One of humanties prim functions is to hold those in power accountable. The more effectively this is done, the better for everyone. More accountable leadership is better leadership.

The struggle against state capture and corruption in South Africa is a struggle for human rights.

A Collective Civil Society Response to The Zondo Commission And State Capture.