When: 14:00–15:30 

Where: Constitutional Court

The kgoro is defined as ‘lapa le tee le legolo, leo le agilego felo go tee’. This means that it is a big family clan that stays together or around each other. In this case, an elderly man is the leader of the kgoro. All issues related to the clan are directed at him, and he facilitates meetings with the other men. Among others, decisions regarding the well-being of the clan are finalised at these meetings. With the above-mentioned definition, we hope to have kgoro-style conversations that look at our democracy, challenges and, subsequently, our future generation. All this will be facilitated through an elder. 

Participants
Curated by Hear My Voice.

• Kgafela oa Magogodi (South Africa), Poet, Theatre Maker, Film Scholar and Lecturer at WITS University
• Xitha Makgeta (South Africa) Poet and Writer
• Mak Manaka (South Africa) Poet and Author
• Wally Serote (South Africa) Poet, Writer and Activist
• Lydol la Slamuese (Cameroon), Slammer
• Mandisa Vundla (South Africa), Poet and Writer

When: 09:00–12:25
Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

Facilitated by Zapiro and two other cartoonists, this workshop session will take participants through a practical session to explore the power of creative and critical expression as a form of democratic participation and invite dialogue and reflection on the meaning and use of art – and drawing in particular – for citizen engagement. 

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Participants
Facilitated by:

• Zapiro (South Africa), Cartoonist
• Wilson Mgobhozi, (South Africa), Cartoonist
• Bethuel Mangena (South Africa), Cartoonist

When: 09:00–10:40 

Where: Soweto Theatre, Blue Box

In partnership with Sibikwa Arts Centre

Given that democratic life is no longer reduced to simple voting and alternative modes of participation are available, young European and African panellists will debate about electoral participation, new forms of participation, citizen engagement, and the reconfiguration of representative democracy. The public will also be able to directly experience the alternative digital methods of participation.

Participants:
Curated by Candice Mailhé (France), French Institute of South Africa, and Baptiste Gaich (France), French Institute in Paris. Moderated by Dimpho Lekgeu (South Africa)), Community Manager at Youth Lab, and One Young World Ambassador.

• Ergys BROCAJ (Belgium), Director at MyUtopia
• Adam Dicko (Mali), Executive Director of AJCAD, Association des Jeunes pour la Citoyenneté Active et la Démocratie (Youth Association for Active Citizenship and Democracy)
• Saskia Postema (Netherlands), Lecturer at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs of the Leiden University, Media Editor Hague Journal of Diplomacy
• Louana Stephano (France), Member of the College of Volunteers of the Civic Service Agency
• Jentile Siyabulela, (South Africa), President of Not In My Name SA
• Vhahangwele Tsotetsi, (South Africa), Chairperson of Project Youth South Africa

When: 09:00–10:40

Where: Soweto Theatre, Yellow Box

In partnership with Sibikwa Arts Centre

This session will explore the relationship between democratic principles and their realisation. It will ask the following question: What impact can inequality and privilege have on democratic participation? What can be done to redress these imbalances for more inclusive practices?

Participants:
Curated and moderated by Caryn Green (South African), CEO of Sibikwa Arts Centre

• Maïmouna Haïdara (France), Deputy Mayor in Charge of Access to Rights and the Fight against Discrimination
• Tshego Khutsoane (South Africa), Creative Consultant, Actor, Theatre-maker, Facilitator, as well as Applied Drama and Theatre Practitioner

When: 09:30–12:00 
Where: IFAS

The session, divided into two panels, will discuss the links between archives and democracy, especially the problem of free access to public records in democratic societies. The first panel will focus on the question of accessibility. The second one will present three examples of successful archival projects addressing these democratic issues.

Participants:
Curated and Moderated by Sophie Dulucq (France) and Marie Opplert (France), IFAS Research.

• Linda Chernis (South Africa), Archive Coordinator at GALA Queer Archives hosted at Wits University
• Sello Hatang (South Africa), Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation
• Noor Nieftagodien (South Africa), Professor of Modern History at Wits University
• Hennie Van Vuuren (South Africa), Director of Open Secrets.
• Delphine Wibaux (France), Head of European and International Affairs at INA, the French Institut National de l’Audiovisuel

When: 11:00–12:00

Where: Soweto Theatre, Blue Box

A discussion following the projection of photos taken during the ‘Rhodes Must Fall’ protests in the photographer’s presence. This discussion will reflect on the student movement and how student artists have seized upon it, opening a broader discussion on the concept of ‘artivism’.

Participants:
Curated by Mandisi Sindo (South Africa), Multi-disciplinary Artist and Entrepreneur, Founder of Shack Theatres, Artivist and Site-Specific Work Curator. Moderated by Nondumiso Lwazi Msimanga (South Africa), Theatre-maker, Performer, Activist and Lecturer.

• Dr Wandile Kasibe (South Africa), Public Programmes Coordinator at Iziko Museums
• Lebo Mashile (South Africa), Poet
• Inzima the poet (South Africa), Poet
• Chumani Maxwele (South Africa), Community Activist and Founding Member of #RhodesMustFall and #FeesMustFall
• Slovo Mamphaga (South Africa), Visual Artist

When: 11:00–12:15
Where: Soweto Theatre, Yellow Box

In partnership with the EU delegation in South Africa / Gateways for Peace – EU-SA Partnership for Peace and Security

A critical conversation about xenophobia and its impact on the foundations of democracy and the protection of human rights. A panel of experts and representatives from local communities will reflect on how to promote an inclusive democracy and healthier relationships within communities and prevent conflict.

Participants:
Curated by the EU delegation in South Africa.

Moderated by Sithembile Mbete, Director of Programmes at Futurelect

Opening remarks by Sandra Kramer, European Union Ambassador to South Africa.

• Sally Gandar, Human Rights Officer, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), Regional Office for Southern Africa.
• A Human Rights Activist Against Xenophobia from Kopanang Africa and the Deputy Secretary from Africa Diaspora Forum
• A Youth Representative from the Somali Association, South Africa

When: 16:00–18:30

Where: UJ Arts Centre, Kingsway Campus

A succession of musical sessions and rapid oral interventions by experts who will respond to a text by Lwando Scott, a South African Academic exploring the links between freedom and democracy. This theme refers to anti-apartheid activists who fought for access to freedom and who, in response, gained access to democracy. Does democracy, in fact, allow them access to freedom? This question will apply on an international scale, with the participation of experts from the African and European continents.

Participants:
Curated by Mandisi Sindo (South Africa), Multi-disciplinary Artist and Entrepreneur, Founder of Shack Theatres, Artivist, site specific work Curator.

Moderated by Africa Melane (South Africa), Radio Presenter and Host of the Early Breakfast Show on CapeTalk and 702.

Concluding remarks by Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (France), Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships.

• Julia Leininger (Germany), Head of Department at German Development Institute
• Bonolo Magowe (Botswana), Coordinator at Democracy Works Foundation
• Slovo Mamphaga (South Africa) Visual Artist
• Sibongile Mngoma (South Africa), Opera and Jazz Singer, Artist rights Activist
• Khululwa Mthi (South Africa), Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations and Public Policy and Administration
• Jestina Mukoko (Zimbabwe), Human Rights Activist, Director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project
• Lwando Scott (South Africa), Next Generation Scholar at the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR) at the University of the Western Cape
• Pauline Véron (France), Lawyer at Foley Hoag, Former Deputy Mayor of Paris
• Performances by: Soweto Spiritual Singers (South Africa), Liso The Musician (South Africa), Iphupho l’ka Biko (South Africa)

When: 20:00–22:00

Where: UJ Arts Centre, Kingsway Campus

In partnership with the Poetry Africa festival (Centre for Creative Arts in Durban)

Semi-final Slam Competition: The festival’s theme is to highlight how poets use their voices to reflect on the challenges and injustices of society and how their poetry can provide solutions to build a more transformed and equitable society.

With the participation of Lydol la Slameuse (Cameroon), Slammer and special guest of the Slam Competition’s jury

When: 09:00–12:25 
Where: Constitution Hill, Old Fort

This workshop will take participants through a practical session to explore the power of creative and critical expression as a form of democratic participation. Working in four groups, participants will delve into the world of words, harnessing poetry and rap for democratic expression.

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Participants:

Facilitated by:

• Jaco Van Der Merwe, (South Africa), Artist
• Xabiso Vili (South Africa), Author
• Modise Sekgothe (South Africa), Poet
• Vuyelwa Maluleke (South Africa), Spoken Word Artist, Scriptwriter and Actor

When: 13:45–15:15

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

In partnership with Planact

Planact will moderate a round table on local governance as a response to better citizen participation in political life. A dialogue will be open between the participants to discuss the challenges of local governance and its different means. 

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Participants:
Curated by Fred Kusambiza (South Africa), Executive Director at Planact

• Mike Makwela (South Africa), Senior Programme Coordinator at Planact
• Cheick Oumar Diallo (Mali), President of the Malian Aid Fund
• Pauline Véron (France), Lawyer at Foley Hoag, Co-president of the Association Démocratie Ouverte, Former Deputy Mayor of Paris

When: 13:45–15:15 

Where: Constitution Hill, Old Fort

In partnership with Black Womxn Caucus

Black Womxn Caucus will facilitate a discussion on the role of feminist movements in promoting democratic citizen engagement to influence policy developments and governance strategies to promote gender equality and inclusive development. They will take the audience through the advocacy strategies of women’s organisations in policymaking; explore the different mobilisation strategies used by women’s organisations to promote public participation in policymaking and governance; and look into the role of feminist social movements in developing alternative approaches to governance.

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Participants:
Curated and moderated by Keitumetse Moutloatse (South African), Founder and Chairperson of Black Womxn Caucus.

• Alyssa Ahrabare (France), Project and Advocacy Officer at European Network of Migrant Women (ENOMW), Spokesperson of “Osez le féminisme!”
• Kwezilomso Mbandazayo (South Africa), Women’s Rights and Gender Justice Programme Manager at OXFAM South Africa
• Whitney Sabino (Mozambique), Executive Director at Rede de Mulheres Jovens Líderes de Moçambique

When: 13:30–15:00

Where: Soweto streets, from Soweto Theatre to the June 16 Memorial Acre

Multi-disciplinary performances in public spaces including pavements, pathways, back and front yards. Several performances will be showcased starting from the Soweto Theatre leading to the June 16 Memorial Acre.

Participants:
Curated by Mandisi Sindo (South Africa), Multi-disciplinary Artist and Entrepreneur, Founder of Shack Theatres, Artivist, site specific work Curator

• Mapuleng Annah Mohosho (South Africa), Choreographer, Dancer, Actress
• Xiluva Collective: Mbali Ndlozi & Nwabisa Mbambo (South African), Performances Artists
• Slovo Mamphaga (South Africa) Visual Artist
• Zusakhe Ngqame (South Africa), Actor, Singer, Voice-over Artist and Poet
• Sihle Inzima Dolophini (South African), Poet known as “Inzima”
• Morena The Royal (South Africa), Dancer
• Moving Into Dance (South Africa), Dance company
• Freedom Majorettes (South Africa)
• Army of God Art (South Africa), Theatre Collective

When: 10:00–11:00

Where: Constitutional Court 

In partnership with the Constitutional Court Trust, custodian of the Constitutional Court Art Collection.

Constitution Hill was conceptualised as a democratic spatial environment across various scales. Its relationship to a history of city-making, globally as well as locally, was explored in the design of the greater precinct, the Constitutional Court building, as well as the collection of art integrated into the building and the public environment. The public environment across the Hill and in the Court building continues to be the canvas on which the continued democratic development of the precinct hinges.

The panel will explore the link between space, art and democracy, as well as how the Court and the art gallery inside the Court connected these issues.

Participants:
Curated and moderated by Francois Lion Cachet (South Africa), Curator at the Constitutional Court Art Collection.

• Paul Wygers (South Africa), Constitutional Court building Architect
• Bongi Dhlomo-Mautloa (South Africa), Architectural Artworks Programme Coordinator, Printmaker, Arts Administrator and Activist.

When: 10:00–12:30 

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

In partnership with Play Africa

An exploratory panel discussion on the status of democracy for children in South Africa where the following critical questions will be addressed: What is the status of democracy for children in South Africa? What does democracy mean for children?

The proposed panel will be composed of a dynamic group of civil society experts, government representatives working on children’s issues and, most importantly, children representatives, to ensure a frank, robust and fruitful exchange on the place of democracy in children’s lives.

Participants:
Curated by Rongedzayi Fambasayi, Managing Director at Play Africa.

• Rushaan Abdol (South Africa), Child Government Monitor at the Office of the Commissioner for Children of the Western Cape
• William Bird (South Africa), Director at Media Monitoring Africa
• Zviko Kanyoka (South Africa), Programme Manager at Play Africa
• – Matlhodi Angelina Makwetla (South Africa), Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission
• Isaac Maposa (Zimbabwe), Executive Director at the Zimbabwe Institute (tbc.)
• Karabo Ozah (South Africa), Director of Centre for Child Law at the University of Pretoria

When: 10:00–12:00

Where: Constitution Hill Precinct (outdoors)

In partnership with Hear My Voice and Constitutional Hill, part of the European Right to Speak Project (EUNIC-SA)

Poets will be placed in various symbolic locations in Constitution Hill to perform their creations. These performances will serve as background stories about the chosen locations (such as the Women’s Jail, Old Fort, Awaiting Trial block, and Constitutional block), but will also provide food for thought about democracy. 

Participants:
Curated by Hear My Voice

• Nachla Libre (Sweden), Poet
• Lydol la Slameuse (Cameroon),Slammer
• Malapile Solly Ramatswi (South Africa), Poet
• Tshepo Molefe (South Africa), Poet
• Yamoria (South Africa), Poet

When: 13:30–15:25 

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

A panel of experts will focus on the central issue of news reporting in a democracy, the importance of press freedom, and whistle-blowers’ role. 

Participants:
Curated and moderated by Bonga Dulane (South African), Press Officer at the French Embassy in South Africa

• Hopewell Chin’ono (Zimbabwe), Award-Winning International Journalist and Filmmaker
• Gwen Lister (Namibia), Award-Winning Journalist, Activist and Human Rights Defender, Executive Chair of the Namibian Media Trust
• Nomshado Lubisi (South Africa), Head of Communications at Media Monitoring Africa
• Tshidi Madia (South Africa), Political Journalist
• Leanne Manas (South Africa), Journalist, SABC TV Presenter and Anchor of the Flagship Show Morning Live (tbc.)
• Sadibou Marong (Senegal), Director of the Africa Office at the NGO Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters without borders)

When: 15:35–17:25

Where: Constitution Hill, Old Fort

In partnership with Constitution Hill

The past decade has seen many examples of the positive social, economic, and political impact of the internet, social media, mobile technologies, automation, artificial intelligence, and other new digital technologies. But these same innovations have a dark side.

The session will be hosted to discuss the urgent need voiced by companies, civil society, and policymakers to find principled and pragmatic ways to prevent and address human rights harms connected with the development of digital technologies and their use by corporate, government and non-governmental actors, including individual users.

Participants:

• Selim Kharrat (Tunisia), Political Scientist and Activist, former President of Al Bawsala NGO
• Clément Mabi (France), Associate Professor in Communication Studies at the Université de Technologie de Compiègne
• Omhle Ntshingila (South Africa), Communication and Engagement Officer at the Right to Protest ProjectWilliam Bird, Director of the Media Monitoring Africa
• Mari-Liis Vähi (Estonia), Lawyer in Digital Rights and Personal Data Protection at the Estonian Human Rights Centre

When: 15:45–17:45

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail, Conference Room 2

In partnership with Constitution Hill

This session will focus on how women shape democracy and will be dedicated to women’s rights, women’s advocacy, women’s empowerment and feminism and will assess the path forward for a more equal democracy.

Participants:

Curated and moderated by Marlène le Roux (South African), CEO at Artscape, Activist for inclusion, and Founder of the Women’s Achievement Network for Disability.

Opening remarks by Chrysoula Zacharopoulou (France), Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships.

• Alyssa Ahrabare (France), Project and Advocacy Officer at European Network of Migrant Women (ENOMW), Spokesperson of “Osez le féminisme!”
• Gertrude Dyabene (Tanzania), Senior Programme Officer – Women, Children and People with Disabilities at the Legal and Human Rights Centre.
• Maïmouna Haïdara (France), Deputy Mayor in Charge of Access to Rights and the Fight against Discrimination
• Bonolo Magowe (Botswana), Programme Coordinator for Botswana Centre for Public Integrity

When: 18:00–19:00 

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail, Conference Room 2

Conclusion of the debates and exchanges during the forum and the closing ceremony.

Participants
Moderated by Jacques Jonathan Nyemb, Lawyer, Chairman of the NSAF Follow-up Council, Main Partner of the Forum “Our Future Cameroon”.

• Adam Dicko (Mali), Executive Director of AJCAD
• Achille Mbembe (Cameroon), Historian, Political Scientist and Professor at Wits University
• Zuki Mqolomba (South Africa), Senior Researcher, Senior Policy Analyst and Scholar Activist in Policy Development

When: 13:45–15:15

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

In partnership with Valued Citizens Initiative

Young people from the Valued Citizens Initiative programmes will engage in a dialogue with the audience on using various platforms and ways to amplify their voices, as well as understanding their role as valued citizens in shaping their community, country and the world. 

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Participants:
Curated by Carole Podetti, Founder and Managing Director at Valued Citizens Initiative.

Moderated by Mduduzi Ndidi and Lesego Mazibuko, Valued Citizens Initiative.

• Xabiso Dubasi (South African), Municipal Official at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality
• Paballo Kotyana (South Africa), Learner
• Katleho Marake (South Africa), Learner
• Zipho Mjongile (South Africa), Learner
• Lamila Ngcani (South Africa), Learner
• Alicia Sefatsa (South Africa), Learner
• Luyolo Silwana (South Africa), Learner

When: 12:00–14:00

Where: Old Fort, Play Africa

Organised by Play Africa

A playful exhibition on empathy and caring for face-to-face visitors. The exhibition includes the following elements:

• Child-led dialogue on empathy, diversity, inclusion and bridging divides.
• Children’s wall – they share their voices on the wall on the topics that were discussed during the dialogues.
• Other hands-on activities designed to allow expression and connection amongst the children.

When: 10:00–12:00

Where: Old Fort, Play Africa

Organised by Play Africa

Please book your spot directly by emailing faith.xaba@frenchinstitute.org.za, only 10 spots available.

This workshop focuses on strengthening children’s rights, girls’ rights and democracy in South Africa through dialogue and play. The workshop will include the following elements:

• Dialogue – child-friendly introduction to the Constitution, democracy, gender equality and the Bill of Rights.
• Freedom of expression – using my voice with others, including a peaceful and playful children’s demonstration.
• Rule of law – using my voice in a court case. Children and carers will interact with the Play Africa Children’s Court Model (on site).
• Democracy – using my voice in elections. Children will experience Play Africa’s Voting Booths exhibit.

When: 10:00–13:00 

Where: Constitution Hill, Women’s Jail

In partnership with the Legal Resources Centre

Discussion on community access to land and natural resources – how unequal access to and use of land and natural resources highlights the shortcomings of democratic decision-making processes, and undermines the political ‘power’ of citizens who are economically excluded or vulnerable; and how citizens and communities challenge this power imbalances to exercise their rights to participate and shape decisions that concern them. Experts and community voices from Southern Africa will share their insights and findings through a series of interactive participatory discussions.

Participants:
Curated and moderated by Wilmien Wicomb (South African), Lawyer specialised in land and community rights, Legal Resources Centre.

• Nonhle Mbuthuma (South African), Human Rights Defender, Founder of Amadiba Crisis Committee
• Dr. Gaynor Paradza (South African), Land tenure, Local Government, Land Rights and Governance Policy making expert
• Yolandi Meyer (South African), Project Manager: African Coalition for Corporate Accountability
• Samantha Hargreaves (South African), Director at WoMin African Alliance
• Dr. Julia Leininger (German), Head of department at German Development Institute, Bonolo Magowe, Democracy Works Foundation
• Melene Rossouw (South Africa), Lawyer and women’s rights activist, Founder of Women Lead Movement

When: 19:30–21:10

Where: The Market Theatre Laboratory

In partnership with the Market Theatre Laboratory and the Windybrow Art Centre

The Drowning Eye is a little-known play written in 1949 by Frantz Fanon. Part love poem, part surrealist narrative, and part philosophical treatise, Fanon’s play reads as a testimony to the power and possibilities of love as an act of resistance. This contemporary reimagining of the text explores the edge between love, shadow and violence. Tamara Guhrs and Stacy Hardy join forces with KwaSha to present this work when Fanon’s writing has new relevance for a generation of young South Africans questioning the limits and possibilities of revolution today.

When: 16:00–17:00 
Where: Joburg Contemporary Art Foundation

This exhibition features the works of three pioneering women artists, Frida Kahlo, Amrita Sher-Gil and Irma Stern, together in South Africa and Africa for the first time.

The exhibition examines the constructions of ‘cosmopolitan’ and ‘indigenous’ identities through portraiture and self-portraiture. Contextualising the locations where the artists produced from at a particular point, the exhibition provides an archive of their experiences, inspiration and collections during this time. It offers an intimate experience with iconic artwork by each artist.

Friday, 8 October 2022
13:45–15:15

Constitution Hill

Young people from the Valued Citizens Initiative programmes will engage in a dialogue with the audience on using various platforms and ways to amplify their voices, as well as understanding their role as valued citizens in shaping their community, country and the world. 

A part of the “New alternative forms of the citizen’s democratic engagement” – a set of intimate sessions aimed at exploring active participation in democracy.