Civil society
South Africans for Constitutional Reform has raised over R500,000 by framing its petition around citizen priorities over foreigners. Its founder Princy Mthombeni later revealed primary motivations tied to energy policy and NGO regulation.
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Civil society organisations have issued a critical scorecard on President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2026 State of the Nation Address promises. They highlight a lack of funding and structural reforms needed for issues like water, jobs and education. The assessment warns that without actionable steps, vulnerable communities in South Africa will not benefit.