A Practical Guide to Whistleblowing in South Africa
Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) has developed A Practical Guide to Whistleblowing in South Africa, a practical guide for anyone considering whether to report wrongdoing,…
Publications
Democracy Works Foundation intends to contribute to fostering democratic culture and practice by providing thinking on the work we do, research and analysis, practical toolkits and policy recommendations.
This page captures our different publication formats. You will find articles about our work, studies and papers, policy briefs and toolkits.
Honouring Courage: Introducing the Whistleblowers Hall of Fame
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to launch the The Whistleblowers Hall of Fame — a platform dedicated to recognising the extraordinary courage of whistleblowers…
Precarious Accountability: Power, Protection and the Whistleblowing Ecosystem
Precarious Accountability: Power, Protection and the Whistleblowing Ecosystem examines the realities whistleblowers face and the systemic weaknesses that continue to undermine their protection. Drawing…
Introducing the Civic Transitions for Inclusive Climate Action (CTICA) Project
BACKGROUND Energy poverty in South Africa is complex and intersectional, driven by accessibility and affordability issues that affect millions of households, despite high national…
Understanding South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem: Key Insights from the Literature Review
Despite the critical role whistleblowers play in exposing corruption and strengthening accountability, many individuals who report wrongdoing continue to face significant personal, professional, and…
Institutional Reform in South Africa’s Whistleblowing Ecosystem
Whistleblowing is more than the act of reporting wrongdoing—it is a vital public service that helps expose and deter corruption, strengthen accountability, protect public…
Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit
The Whistleblower Advocacy Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help organisations and communities strengthen whistleblower protection, promote accountability, and build and commit to…
Towards an Actionable Understanding of Polarisation: What Language Reveals About Social Division
Polarisation is often linked to division, conflict, and social unrest. Yet there is still no universal agreement on exactly what it is or how…
Introducing the Climate for Growth project
The Climate for Growth project builds on a previous project implemented by Democracy Works Foundation (DWF), from 2022 to 2024, titled Fostering Inclusive Growth…
Cool Politics Café Brings Dialogue on Polarisation to the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill
This year’s Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill will host the next Cool Politics Café on Saturday, 28 March 2026. The Human Rights Festival…