PARLIAMENTARY MONITORING
GROUP
PMG is a civil society initiative which monitors the legislative
process. PMG-trained volunteers keep track of committee proceedings
and post unofficial minutes on the site. There is also an extensive
archive of submissions on legislation.
SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT
The official homepage of the South African
Government, with an extensive and searchable collection of
government documents and speeches, as well as links to
Executive departments, Parliament, the Judiciary and political
parties.
SA GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
Uwembi's Government Information page predated the official
South African government homepage, and it remains a useful alternative
which some people find easier to navigate.
SOUTH AFRICAN PARLIAMENT
The official site for the Parliament of South Africa contains
links to legislation, committee information, question papers,
schedules, and other documents.
SOUTH AFRICAN LAW COMMISSION
The Law Commission plays an important role in developing new
legislation. Their site offers discussion papers and issue papers
that inform emerging legislation on a range of issues, especially
related to criminal justice and family law. Includes links to
Constitutional Court decisions.
In its monitoring, advocacy and campaign work, the Public Policy
Liaison Unit works closely with other civil society organisations,
including:
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions is South Africa's main
labour federation, representing close to two million workers.
SANGOCO
The South African National NGO Coalition is the primary
co-ordinating body for the NGO sector in South Africa.
BASIC INCOME GRANT
COALITION
The Basic Income Grant Coalition is an alliance of 30 civil
society organisations campaigning for the introduction of a
universal income support grant to eradicate destitution and
stimulate local economies.
ESSET
The Ecumenical Service for Socio-Economic Transformation is a
research institution closely related to the SACC.
THE BLACK SASH
Formed in 1955 as a women's anti-apartheid movement, the Black
Sash is a non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the
recognition and protection of the human and socio-economic rights
of all South Africans.
IDASA
The Institute for Democracy in South Africa operates a number of
important projects including the Budget Information Service, the
Parliamentary Information and Monitoring Service, the Chapter 2
Network and the Open Democracy Advice Centre.
QUAKER PEACE
CENTRE
The Quaker Peace Center plays an important role in peace-building,
mediation, and community development. QPC is a member of the
Executive Committee of the Coalition for Defence Alternatives.
GUN
CONTROL ALLIANCE
The Gun Control Alliance lobbies for strong legislation to
stop gun violence in our society. Their site contains a number
of research reports.
SOUTH AFRICAN
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The Human Rights Commission is one of the State
Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy created in
terms of Chapter 9 of the South African Constitution.
COMMISSION FOR GENDER
EQUALITY
Another Chapter 9 institution with which the SACC has worked
closely on campaigns against domestic violence and in support of
the extension of Unemployment Insurance benefits to domestic and
seasonal workers.
Some sites for general news about South Africa ...
MAIL &
GUARDIAN ON-LINE
A daily updated on-line
version of the South African weekly newspaper.
INDEPENDENT
ON-LINE
The site is updated each day with
material from the Cape Times, Cape Argus, Business Report,
The Star, the Mercury and the Daily News. The Saturday Star
and Sunday Independent material is included on the weekends.
Other interesting resources:
WORLD
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES
BEYERS
NAUDE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY
An institute of the University of Stellenbosch's Faculty of Theology,
the Beyers Naudé Centre assists Christians and church bodies in
identifying, describing and fulfilling their responsibility in the
various public spheres of the democratic South African society,
namely in politics, economics, civil society and public opinion.
RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ON CHRISTIANITY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Based at
the University of Cape Town, RICSA is particularly concerned
with the role of religion in public life.
TRUTH
AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
CENTRE FOR THE
STUDY OF VIOLENCE AND RECONCILIATION
The CSVR site has a lot of interesting links. Plus they share office
space with the Public Policy Liaison Unit at St. George's Cathedral
in Cape Town!
