We are excited to announce the return of our #CivicsChat which will run throughout the year in 2022! It started on 1 March 2022, when we kicked off this year’s conversation with the theme Human Rights and the Role of Local Government in South...
Civics Academy in conversation with CapeTalk
At the beginning of this month, Civics Academy was invited by CapeTalk to talk with Lester Kiewit on the Morning Review about the importance of civic education and why it is crucial to support active and responsible citizenship. Listen here:
Civics Academy runs public Education Campaign ahead of 2021 Local Government Elections – sign up now!
As South Africa prepares for the 2021 local government elections, Civics Academy is embarking on a month-long civic education campaign. Aimed at new voters and South African citizens who want to understand their democratic rights and...
City Councillor Training in Cape Town
Interactive City Councillor Training workshops at the City of Cape Town Council Chambers make use of our Civics Academy Video Series on Local Government in South Africa. Skilful facilitation and small groups provided for great opportunities to...
Civics Academy launches Lecturer Guides for Colleges for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
In South Africa, young people are increasingly losing confidence in politics. The legacy of Nelson Mandela is at stake. In cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education, the Hanns Seidels Foundation’s initiative Civics Academy has developed...