30 Years of Democracy: Civil Society and Social Movements Organising for Change

30 Years of Democracy: Civil Society and Social Movements Organising for Change reflects on the journey of CSOs and social movements in South Africa, and their role in deepening democracy in partnership with communities and citizens. This web series profiles HBF partners and supporters as they share their experiences over the past three decades — celebrating achievements, acknowledging challenges, and reflecting on the lessons of sustained organising. They also look ahead to the upcoming elections, offering their hopes and visions for the future of South Africa’s democracy over the next 30 years.

Reflecting on the upcoming elections

Reflections on the elections

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Reflection on 30 years of democracy

Black Sash Trust Reflection on South Africa’s 30-year Democracy

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Black Sash

The Black Sash Trust is a veteran human rights organisation advocating social justice in South Africa. Black Sash Director Rachel Bukasa and National Advocacy Manager, Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker reflect on the organisation's role in deepening democracy and centering community voices in their advocacy. The reflection also includes reflections on the upcoming elections and their vision for South Africa’s democracy for the next 30 years.

SWEAT Reflection on South Africa’s 30-year Democracy

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SWEAT

The Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce (‘SWEAT’) is South Africa’s leading sex worker human rights organisation. Since 1994, SWEAT has been working on human rights and health issues that affect adult sex workers. SWEAT has a 20-year history of organising sex workers, advocating for them, and delivering services to them. SWEAT Media Advocacy officer Megan Lessing and Lobbying officer Pam Ntshekula, reflect on the organisation's role in advocating for the rights and protections for sex workers. The reflection also includes reflections on the upcoming elections and their vision for South Africa’s democracy for the next 30 years.