Building on our
previous seminar series
which offered scholars, researchers and activists a space to share
their ongoing work, either by discussing work in progress or presenting
upcoming and new publications on the City of Johannesburg, the next
series turns the focus to the work and experiences of civil society
organisations. As Johannesburg continues to face intersecting crises of
governance, service delivery and urban inequality, civil society
organisations play a pivotal role in keeping local government
accountable – and in promoting innovative ways to respond to urban
crisis.
In 2026, civil society organisations will lead the conversation,
presenting their experiences, strategies and challenges in navigating
urban crisis in Johannesburg. This is particularly important as we move
towards local government elections towards the end of the year.
