Invite to Cover: Critical Dialogue Series – 2024 Elections: The Role of Civil Society
From: Nelson Mandela Foundation
Date of Publication: 11 October 2023
On Thursday, 12 October 2023, the Nelson Mandela Foundation will be convening a Critical Dialogue on the 2024 elections and the role of civil society. Lukhona Mnguni, Head of Policy and Research at the Rivonia Circle will be in conversation with Lindiwe Mazibuko, Qaanitah Hunter, Jaap de Visser and Noncedo Madubedube. Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, will give an opening address.
The 2024 South African general election is being touted as unprecedented, and one that will define our country’s trajectory. Some have even contrasted it to our first democratic election in 1994. However, there is concern that civil society is not organised, coordinated and ambitious enough to make the most of the opportunities that the general elections present.
This presumption is based on the idea that the civil society sector, which operates outside of the political party space, can play a productive role beyond conferencing. In fact, several emerging initiatives from the civil society sector appear promising in this regard.
The aim of this convening is to better understand the role of civil society around the elections and beyond.
Details
Date: Thursday, 12 October 2023
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, 107 Central St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
For RSVPs and media enquiries, please reach out to Morongwa Phukubye, Communications Officer at MorongwaP@nelsonmandela.org and +27 72 778 8770.