Citizens ZA - UCT Branch

In 2016 we celebrate twenty two years of democracy . This needs to be a year of renewal for our country. We need renewal in politics, in government, in business, labour and the media.

However renewal is also needed at the base of our society: in the bedrock of our 55 million citizens. The moral tone of a country is determined as much by its citizens as by its institutions and national leaders.

In 2008 the two of us published a little book entitled: Do It! Every South African’s guide to making a difference. Eight years later we remain convinced that our country needs this kind of active citizenship, and needs it urgently.

A large group of prominent South Africans have already accepted this invitation. Together they have constituted an Active Citizens Council. They join us in urging you to help renew and realise the promise of our great country.

We are creating resource groups to help active citizens work in the areas of education, health, environmental sustainability, youth and employment, and crime prevention. We are also creating regional steering groups to help promote and sustain active citizenship throughout the length and breadth of our beautiful country.

A good society is built by active citizens.