Defend Our Democracy

Movement calling on all who live in South Africa to defend and renew our Constitutional democracy

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

🚨 MUST WATCH!

JCA program coordinator Yunus Chamda sat down with the Still Uncaptured podcast to speak out on who we are, what we stand for, and the critical work we are doing to drive change in our communities.

Listen to the full episode here: https://t.co/GiSAAS2s9l

[StateCaptureandBeyond @capture_beyond]

A future #BeyondStateCapture requires #PublicParticipation and #ActiveCitizens to hold leaders accountable! 🗣️💪

✅ What empowers or ⛔ limits your participation?

#ParticipatoryDemocracy #FixLocal

@LHR_SA
@LRCSouthAfrica
@EA_TA_Facility @GGA_org

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

Read our full joint statement: https://t.co/MAy1ZVx2hk

[Campaign For Free Expression @_FreeExpression]

[Youth Month] This Youth Month, CFE is calling on young people to step up, speak out, and make their voices heard.

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

Voter education isn't about choosing a party; it’s about understanding the issues, policies, and decisions that directly impact our communities.

Come make your voice heard and help drive responsive leadership!

Penelope Secondary School
Saturday, 13 June 2026
14h00 – 15h30

[My Vote Counts @MVC_SA]

The @IECSouthAfrica published the political funding declarations for the period Jan-Mar this year. 👇🏿

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

"The participation of the youth in upcoming elections matters." — Yunus Chamda ✊🏽🇿🇦

Join us this Saturday for our next regional meeting.

Saturday, 06 June 2026
10:00 AM
Parkview, St Columba’s Church (Lurgan Ave)

📹: Itumeleng Makola @AlexNewsZA

[Campaign For Free Expression @_FreeExpression]

[NEWS] How South Africa’s xenophobic online machine was rebooted in 2026 | Daily Maverick.

https://t.co/RW4R5yEmNc

[Campaign For Free Expression @_FreeExpression]

"The strategy echoed dynamics previously identified in reporting on #PutSouthAfricansFirst, Operation Dudula and xenophobic nationalism, showing how this campaign has been built up over the past six years, starting in April 2020, just a month into the Covid lockdown."

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

Will you be joining us? 🤔

The conversations shaping #Elections2026 have begun.

Join us for our Parkview Region B Community Meeting to discuss voting priorities: accountability, service delivery & governance.

St Columba’s Church, Parkview
Sat, 06 June 2026
10h00 - 11h30

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

Missed the interview? 🎥

We’ve got you covered

Watch the full conversation here:
https://t.co/nnEqV8iawx

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

Tonight our Executive Director Wade Manning joins @Newzroom405 to discuss the @IECSouthAfrica launch of the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign and why active civic participation and election observation matter now more than ever.

📺 Catch the conversation on DSTV Channel 405
🕘 Tonight at 9:15 PM

#LocalGovernmentElections2026 #ElectionObservation #CivicParticipation #Democracy #SouthAfrica #NewzroomAfrika

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

Tonight our Executive Director Wade Manning joins @Newzroom405 to discuss the @IECSouthAfrica launch of the 2026 Local Government Elections campaign and why active civic participation and election observation matter now more than ever.

📺 Catch the conversation on DSTV Channel 405
🕘 Tonight at 9:15 PM

#LocalGovernmentElections2026 #ElectionObservation #CivicParticipation #Democracy #SouthAfrica #NewzroomAfrika

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

🗳️ Defend Our Democracy was proud to attend the @IECSouthAfrica official launch of its national campaign for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

Under the slogan "Get Up. Show Up. Vote,” the IEC has signalled not just the start of the campaign period, but a renewed commitment to making democracy accessible, credible and participatory for every South African.

We particularly commend the IEC for embracing technology as a tool for democratic inclusion, and for placing youth at the centre of this election campaign, not as an afterthought, but as the future this democracy must serve.

Local government is where democracy is lived daily, in your water, your roads, your safety. How can you as a citizen do your bit for democracy? Well, the 4 November 2026 elections is a great opportunity to get started on shaping who delivers on those promises in your community.

Two ways to act:
✅ Register to vote: make sure you're on the voters' roll! https://t.co/5t4loSfn2m

👁️ Become an Election Observer: join thousands of citizens helping to ensure our elections remain free, fair and accessible to all South Africans.

✍️ Join Election Watch: https://t.co/VVoUpCadzy

This is your country. KWANELE! YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER!

#IEC #GetUpShowUpVote #Kwanele #MyVoteMyPower #ElectionWatch #LocalGovernmentElections #Elections2026 #SouthAfrica #Democracy #CivicEngagement #DefendOurDemocracy #ActiveCitizenship

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

This morning, members of Defend Our Democracy attended a peaceful demonstration at the Johannesburg Metro Centre organized by @TheJCA_, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and Joburg Community Action Network.

The demonstration called for accountability, transparency, proper maintenance of public infrastructure, and improved service delivery following the ongoing closure and deterioration of the Metro Centre.

#Johannesburg #MetroCentre #ServiceDelivery #Accountability #Transparency #CommunityAction #JCAN

[New South Institute (NSI) @the_nsi]

Today, the New South Institute (NSI), @KAS_SouthAfrica and the University of Pretoria are hosting South Africa’s Third Transition: Public Service Reform in Practice, a seminar reflecting on democratic governance, state capacity and the future of the public service in South Africa.

The discussion is now streaming live on YouTube.

Watch live here: https://t.co/2glFPbMmei

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

Statement: The Joburg Crisis Alliance warns that adopting CoJ’s proposed 2026/27 Budget in its current form will deepen the financial crisis, threaten services, and face legal challenges.

Read full statement: https://t.co/yhewDBur1c

[Defend Our Democracy @ForDemocracySa]

📢 JOBURG DESERVES BETTER!

Join us tomorrow for a peaceful placard demonstration at Metro Centre with @TheJCA_ , @JoburgCAN & Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.

Stand with fellow residents and make your voice heard for our city.

📍 Metro Centre, Braamfontein
📅 Wednesday, 27 May 2026
🕙 10h00

#MetroCentre #Joburg #JHB #FixJoburg

[Joburg Crisis Alliance @TheJCA_]

For 3 years, CoJ's administrative core has been derelict, leaving our priceless Building Plans Archive to rot from mold. Property markets are stalled & governance has collapsed.

#JoburgCrisis #FixJoburg #Accountability

[Campaign For Free Expression @_FreeExpression]

[OP-ED] "This impeachment committee presents a rare moment where the public can also participate in a decision that will determine the future of their own president," writes Ezekiel Kekana.

Read more here: https://t.co/jDJHIZVqiD

Via @Sowetan1981

[Parliament of RSA @ParliamentofRSA]

PARLIAMENT STATEMENT ON THE THE IMPEACHMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

The Speaker of the National Assembly has received the names of Members from political parties who will serve on the Impeachment Committee.

The deadline for the submission of names by political parties was Friday, 22 May 2026.

Almost all political parties met the deadline, except the ANC, which indicated that it would submit its names over the weekend. The ANC has since submitted its nominees.

Two political parties, namely GOOD and the PAC, indicated that they will not participate in the Committee, as each party has only one Member in Parliament who also serves in the Executive.

The following Members have been nominated by their respective political parties to serve on the Committee:

1. African National Congress:
- Mrs DE Mpapane,
- Mr X Nqola,
- Mr MS Lekganyane,
- Ms AF Muthambi,
- Mr CM Dugmore,
- Ms DR Direko,
- Mr BM Maneli,
- Mr MG Mahlaule,
- Ms LS Makhubela, and
- Ms KJ Maimela (Alternate).

2. Democratic Alliance:
- Mr G Michalakis,
- Mr BB Nodada,
- Adv G Breytenbach,
- Ms KL Khakhau and
- Ms NK Sharif.

3. uMkhonto weSizwe Party:
- Dr MJ Hlophe,
- Mrs SMN Mokoena-Zondi and
- Dr K Litchfield-Tshabalala.

4. Economic Freedom Fighters:
- Mr JS Malema
- Ms OMC Maotwe.

5. Inkatha Freedom Party:
- Mr NM Hadebe.

6 Patriotic Alliance:
- Mr MV Daniels.

7. Freedom Front Plus:
- Mr WW Wessels.

8. ActionSA:
- Ms LM Ngobeni
- Mr RAP Trollip (Alternate).

9. African Christian Democratic Party:
- Mr SN Swart.

10. United Democratic Movement:
- Mr NLS Kwankwa.

11. Rise Mzansi:
- Mr SM Gana.

12. Build One South Africa:
- Dr MA Maimane.

13. African Transformation Movement:
- Mr V Zungula.

14. Al-Jama-ah:
- Mr I Ismail-Moosa.

15. National Coloured Congress:
- Mr F Adams.

16. United Africans Transformation:
- Dr LW Mahlatsi.

ISSUED BY PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA