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On Friday 5 April 2024, RISE Mzansi launched its first Citizens’ Assembly themed “Rising Up for Single Mothers” in Johannesburg. It was a successful inauguration of a series that upholds a cornerstone of RISE’s philosophy, which is participatory politics.
The Citizens’ Assemblies will be a weekly series, hosted by Mark Heywood, that aims to create awareness and engagement with RISE Mzansi’s thematic focus statements in each week leading up to the election.
The ideas behind hosting Assemblies is one rooted in South Africa’s rich political history. Citizens’ Assemblies have always been part of South African political life, from the lekgotla onwards.
At each Assembly, there is a range of panel speakers who comprise of experts as well as people speaking to their own lived experiences and familiarities with the topic.
The topics for future Assemblies are carefully selected based on RISE Mzansi’s community engagements and identification of the major issues facing South Africans.
The invite to attend future Assemblies, whether it be physically or virtually, is open to all. Let’s be a part of shaping the South Africa we deserve.
