2020 | Page 3 of 6 | Integrity Icon

Accountabili’tea’ on girls’ education

If education is the key to empowering young women, then what is being done in small communities to do just that for women and young girls? Whose responsibility is it? Community leader Ntombozuko Jafta has taken this task upon herself through her nonprofit organisation which works with educators and social workers in her Eastern Cape community. For her latest intervention, Jafta partnered with Accountability Lab South Africa to host an Accountabili’tea’ Conversation on expanding education and li [...]

Accountabili’tea’ on girls’ educationSheena2021-01-28T18:41:09+00:00

Men in Vhembe take accountability for gender-based violence

By Nontshi Shange Gender-based violence is an on-going issue in South Africa. Women and children are the majority of the victims. In many domestic disputes, perpetrators tend to have no repercussions. During the Covid-19 lockdown, South Africa saw an increase in domestic violence incidents, raising alarm bells. The seventh Accountabili'tea discussion in Vhembe, Limpopo focused on gender-based violence, and who was to blame in domestic disputes. Molatelo Machaba, from TheUnlimited Youth Developm [...]

Men in Vhembe take accountability for gender-based violenceVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:47:52+00:00

Conversation meets solutions in Warden

Aarti Bhana Unemployment. We know it's a problem in a country as unequal as South Africa, and there's no doubt that Covid-19 has made this issue worse. The country is currently sitting at an unemployment rate of 30.8%. It is among the highest in the world and while the government has made promises on how it plans to address it, communities across the country are taking the initiative to talk about joblessness and how to solve it. One such community is Warden in the Free State. In its sixth Acco [...]

Conversation meets solutions in WardenVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:48:01+00:00

True greatness: a lesson from two audiologists

"Not everybody can be famous but everybody can be great, because greatness is determined by service.” That powerful quote by Martin Luther King Jr has been a guiding light for Integrity Icon 2019 winner Sakhile Nkosi. The award-winning audiologist was in conversation with his friend and fellow audiologist, Vera-Genevey Hlayisi, for the second installment of Accountability Lab South Africa’s “Meet the Icon” sessions. The virtual meet-up took place on 17 September 2020 - right in the middle of He [...]

True greatness: a lesson from two audiologistsSheena2021-01-28T18:49:29+00:00

Soweto: Tackling gender-based violence, one community at a time

By Aarti Bhana South Africa dedicates 16 days towards the awareness of gender-based violence against women and children, but gender-based violence is nearly an everyday occurrence in South Africa. That’s why more needs to be done. The people in Pennyville, Soweto know this. That’s why on October 10 2020, the community came together to discuss how they can do more to end the violence against women and children; something that is prevalent in their community. For its third Accountabili'tea event [...]

Soweto: Tackling gender-based violence, one community at a timeVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:48:14+00:00

Philippi policing organisations brought together to talk GBV accountability

In a rare show of unity Philippi organisations responsible for community safety came together to talk accountability in an area with extremely high levels of gender-based violence and femicide. Held by Accountability Lab in partnership with Activate! Change Drivers, the discussion was an opportunity for the responsibility of different roleplayers such as street committees, the community policing forum, the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO), and the South African Police Services [...]

Philippi policing organisations brought together to talk GBV accountabilityVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:48:27+00:00

Battling gender biases and working with integrity in Khayelitsha

The struggles of community leaders in their attempts to access services and development opportunities, without sacrificing integrity, were raised at Accountability Lab’s first Accountabili’tea’ Conversation. Written by Siliziwe Mtwa Hosted by Mbonleleli Gqirana, coordinator of the Community Action Network in Site C, Khayelitsha, the discussion was an opportunity for youth leaders, SMEs, nonprofit organisations and project organisers to discuss youth, development and accountability in the [...]

Battling gender biases and working with integrity in KhayelitshaSheena2021-01-28T18:51:00+00:00

Public healthcare is challenging and rewarding in equal measure

The balance between rewards and challenges in public healthcare was in the spotlight in this webinar, part of Integrity Icon South Africa's 'Meet the Icon' series. The lively discussion took place between Integrity Icon and Oudtshoorn GP Dr Mirja Delport, Johannesburg medical officer, Dr Nokukhanya Khanyile and students from various universities. Written by Farai Savanhu Hosted in partnership with the Danish Embassy in South Africa, the series is intended to foster conversations about int [...]

Public healthcare is challenging and rewarding in equal measureSheena2021-01-28T18:41:19+00:00

Recognizing Unsung City Heroes

Who are the city workers helping to keep Philadelphians clean, cool and safe during this hot summer of Covid? Nominate them for Integrity Icon. By Sara Hoenes. The coronavirus has changed nearly every aspect of our lives. As we adjust to our new normal, we’ve also had the opportunity to see just how important an ethical and well-functioning local government is. Most of our attention has been focused on elected, high-level positions, like mayors and governors. Their daily briefings and enforcemen [...]

Recognizing Unsung City HeroesSheena2020-07-29T14:27:57+00:00

Public Safety Needs Public Accountability

Who are the police and court officers working to make Philadelphia a better city for all of us? Nominate one for Integrity Icon today. By Sara Hoenes In recent weeks, many Americans have experienced an awakening around police violence and systemic racism. In response to the killing of George Floyd, people have taken to the streets in droves to protest—but in Philadelphia, this is no new issue. Philly has a long history of police violence and lack of accountability. There have been years of viole [...]

Public Safety Needs Public AccountabilitySheena2020-07-22T11:58:24+00:00