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12/05/2026
We are at a Town Hall today, convened by Planact and ACT Ubumbano, sharing the findings from the 2025 Citizens’ Perceptions and Expectations Survey, which captured the voices of 3,156 South Africans from all nine provinces.
The discussions are honest and grounded. Nearly 70% of citizens rated government performance as low, reflecting frustrations with service delivery, leadership, and accountability. But beyond the numbers, the room is filled with real stories — real experiences — that shape how communities see their place in democracy. This session is also a validation moment, checking with citizens whether the data reflects their lived realities.
The CPE is their voice, their truth, their expectations for a better future.
Read the full report: https://doi.org/10.59186/SI.VKJ7WCG4
Our first episode asked whether land still matters and laid bare the structural divide between formal and customary systems. However, a conversation rooted only in distribution misses a deeper issue. Episode 2, therefore, does not simply continue, it shifts registers.
Missed the first episode of What If We Think Differently: Shifts in the Land and Agrarian Question in Africa?
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/1ut178SKKpQ?si=mbohUBsbWyKOaXXx
We step into the intellectual lineage of Samir Amin's 1987 clarion call, channelled through Dr Tendai Murisa, who argues that Africa's agricultural revolution remains our unfinished priority.
True progress means shifting labour to vibrant urban manufacturing and services, while securing food self-sufficiency on resilient land. Yet rural distress fuels chaotic urbanisation, youth fleeing shrinking plots for city streets, petty trade, and idleness, not structured jobs. Land reform isn't optional; it's the pivot for sustainable livelihoods and real economic migration.
Watch Episode 2 now and join the reckoning: https://youtu.be/FpNBD7Lu0ew?si=ICbG_lMBx0ljqghm
Grab Shifts in the Land and Agrarian Question in Africa book here: https://sivioinstitute.net/land
A growing body of ideas, perspectives, and evidence is shaping how we think about Africa’s development. Kathêkon brings this thinking into one place. Recently launched, it is a space for critical reflection, dialogue, and knowledge that challenges assumptions while grounding action. Designed for those engaging with Africa’s development journey, Kathêkon connects insight with practice in meaningful ways.
Getting started on Kathêkon? We’ve made it simple.
In this short tutorial, we walk you through how to:
✔️ Explore curated publications.
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✔️ Engage with ideas and perspectives.
✔️ Find content that matters to your work.
This guide helps you make the most of it.
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29/04/2026
We are pleased to introduce Kathêkon, our reimagined knowledge hub for publications, dialogue, and critical reflection on Africa’s pathway toward a more inclusive society.
Kathêkon is not designed to offer definitive answers. Instead, it curates a space for rigorous thought, diverse perspectives, and grounded alternatives. From local philanthropy and economic development to civic agency and grassroots innovation, the platform brings together voices that interrogate assumptions and surface the complexities shaping our continent.
In a time that demands both clarity and courage, Kathêkon exists to bridge knowledge and practice, connecting ideas to action.
We invite you to explore, engage, and contribute to the conversation.
https://connect.sivioinstitute.org/
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