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Democratic participation, civic education and the GNU

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In this episode, Associate Professor Camaren Peter, Executive Director at the CABC sits down with Wellington Radu, who is the Regional Head of Programs for Southern Africa at Futurelect, to reflect on this year’s elections. Topics of conversation include encouraging democratic participation, particularly among the youth, and the role social media played in the elections. Radu shares his perspectives on the Government (GNU) and the opportunity it presents.
25 Jul English South Africa Politics

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