The sixth African School on Decentralisation (ASD 2026) is pleased to announce that the application deadline has been extended to Friday, 19 June 2026 for applicants from:
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On 14 May 2026, the Dullah Omar Institute submitted comments on the Draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.
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Are you ready to master the complexities of multilevel government? The Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) at UWC is now accepting applications for our prestigious 2027 postgraduate programmes.
Are you a local government practitioner, legal professional, or civil servant looking to master the complexities of municipal governance?
Today, the National Prosecuting Authority presented its Annual Performance Plan to the Justice Committee of Parliament.
The Dullah Omar Institute is delighted to host Prof. Carmen Navarro from the Autonomous University of Madrid for a stimulating week of research and collaboration.
On 28 March 2026, the Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) at the University of the Western Cape launched its Factsheets aimed at boosting civil society participation in local government.
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The Dullah Omar Institute (DOI) at the University of the Western Cape recently concluded a high-impact initiative designed to transform community leaders into effective local government watchdogs.
Applications are now open for the 2026 African School on Decentralisation (ASD), a two-week accredited programme taking place from 8 to 21 November 2026.
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The Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape is inviting applications for a one-year, full-time Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship for 2026. The successful candidate will join the Children’s Rights Project.