Woman, 52, Wins Accountability Icon Award

O.Wanga Z. Wanley, 52-years old nurse and Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Totoquelleh Clinic in Gbarpolu County, has been crowned by Accountability Lab Liberia as the most inspiring female public servant of the year 2020. Mrs. Wanley’s preferment for the 2020 Integrity Icon award of Liberia came as a surprise to her. She was selected among 30 individuals from different public sectors who were vetted for diligence and sincerity in public service. Accountability Lab has been awarding public servant [...]

Woman, 52, Wins Accountability Icon Award2020-12-18T07:42:53+00:00

Conversation Lab: Fixing Local Government

By Nontshi Shange  The year 2020 marks a year that no South African will forget. In the face of a pandemic, we as a nation have had to rely on all levels of government to lead us and place us as citizens first. Many have been in hopeless situations due to the effects of the Covid-19 virus and the associated lockdown.  So South Africans were crushed to hear that  R500-billion in Covid-19 social relief funds were allegedly looted. As voters prepare for the 2021 local government election, how can w [...]

Conversation Lab: Fixing Local Government2021-01-28T18:46:49+00:00

Introducing our 2020 Philadelphia Integrity Icons

Today we are introducing the first five winners of our Integrity Icon Philadelphia campaign! This amazing group of public servants is made up of exemplary men and women working in public health and education supporting different needs for their community.   Meet our first winner, Carlos Aponte! Carlos Aponte is a history teacher at One Bright Ray Community High School, a school for over-age and under-credited students, and the president of We Love Philly, a non- profit organization that emp [...]

Introducing our 2020 Philadelphia Integrity Icons2020-12-01T15:20:03+00:00

Men talk GBV in Mpumalanga, and how they can be the change

By Nontshi Shange When discussing gender-based violence, it is important to consider masculinity. The toxic traits young boys learn on the road to becoming men, will ultimately affect women. This topic is often down-played when discussing gender-based violence and the onus is placed on women to keep themselves safe. However, at the Lydenberg Accountabili'tea discussion, the importance of educating boys on how to become men who will grow society and respect women, took center stage. The event was [...]

Men talk GBV in Mpumalanga, and how they can be the change2021-01-28T18:47:00+00:00

Jocelin Flank fights for the next generation of firefighters

By Farai Savanhu “I am paying it forward. I am paving the way for someone to have it easier than I did.” This was the main theme of the discussion with 2018 Integrity Icon, Jocelin Flank.  The passionate fire-fighter was in conversation with youth activist Pearl Pillay for the fourth installment of Accountability Lab South Africa’s, “Meet the Icon” sessions. The webinar took place on the 26th of November 2020.  Join us this week Thurs at 5pm - 6pm for our next Meet the Icon webinar. Activist and [...]

Jocelin Flank fights for the next generation of firefighters2021-01-28T18:47:13+00:00

DEBATE: Should SA demolish provincial governments?

By Nontshisekelo Shange Local elections are scheduled to go ahead in 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. There have been calls for the local government elections to be merged with the 2024 national elections due to safety concerns caused by the Coronavirus. The IEC has been in ongoing conversations with the department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs with regards to possible dates. But merging these elections can cause issues for some municipalities that require effective change. B [...]

DEBATE: Should SA demolish provincial governments?2021-01-28T18:40:17+00:00

Youth politics… without the political parties: could it work?

By Nontshisekelo Shange South African politics is shifting. There now exists the potential for political players to leave behind larger parties without joining or forming another one. On 11 June 2020, the Constitutional Court declared the Electoral Act, 1998 unconstitutional to the extent that it prevents independent candidates from running for public office. This would allow political candidates to run for the presidency without having to be affiliated with a political party. This changes the f [...]

Youth politics… without the political parties: could it work?2021-01-28T18:40:31+00:00

Top 5 Des Finalistes Integrity Icon Mali 2020

Integrity Icon Mali est un mouvement national qui se passe sur le terrain, en ligne et à travers les médias. Il a pour objectif d’identifier et de célébrer les fonctionnaires honnêtes et intègres de l’administration publique. Son but est de générer une conversation constructive sur l'intégrité et la responsabilité et de construire un réseau de fonctionnaires qui peuvent lutter contre la corruption. Le programme Integrity Icon met en évidence l'intégrité dans le public pour permettre aux maliens [...]

Top 5 Des Finalistes Integrity Icon Mali 20202020-11-23T09:10:12+00:00

Social worker goes beyond call of duty | The jobs emergency

A social worker in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape is being recognised for making a difference. Unathi Filita has helped 100 young people find work. Masego Rahlaga talks to him.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AxAyJfQ564 [...]

Social worker goes beyond call of duty | The jobs emergency2020-11-20T04:51:12+00:00

SA’s youth voice: Accounting for accountability

By Tsholanang Rapoo On Friday, 13 November Accountability Lab hosted their second Conversation Lab, on youth activism featuring panellists Shaeera Kalla, Kokoetso Moeti, and Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. The panel was moderated by Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh. The discussion tackled topics such as inequality, youth unemployment and university activism. Koketso Moeti, Executive Director of amandla.mobi, warned against “rockstar activism”.  “It is tempting when one is organising… to think that one’s self, [...]

SA’s youth voice: Accounting for accountability2021-01-28T18:47:43+00:00
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