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Prof Jaap de Visser appointed as SARChI Chair in Multilevel Government, Law and Development

On 16 August 2023, the National Research Foundation announced that UWC's application that Prof Jaap de Visser replace Prof Nico Steytler as the SARChI Chair in Multilevel Government, Law and Development has been approved.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile leads a National Dialogue on Coalition Governments in collaboration with the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape

[APPLY] Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law focusing on Local Government - February 2024 intake

The Dullah Omar Institute offers a unique Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law focusing on Local Government (PG Dip).

Dr Johandri Wright joins the Multilevel Government Project as the new post-doctoral fellow

Dr Johandri Wright has been appointed as a postdoc, attached to the SARChI Chair and working with the rest of the Multilevel Government Team.

Webinar on Realising the Socio-Economic Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Africa

On 27 July 2023, the Socio-Economic Rights Project at the Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape, hosted a webinar on ‘Realising the Socio-economic Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Africa.’

Annual Convening Report: September 2022, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Campaign for Decriminalisation of Poverty and Status conference

From 27 to 29 September 2022, representatives from over 40 organisations from over 30 countries, gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa, for the Campaign’s Annual Convening to explore the theme: “Decriminalising Status and Activism”. The meeting provided a unique opportunity for campaign members to learn lessons from successful litigation and advocacy approaches; explore emerging themes around the criminalization of status and activism; and develop trans-regional, multi-national and national litigation and advocacy strategies. This report presents a summary of the discussions.

A call to support the Draft Regulation No. R. 3337 Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs – Promoting access to safe and nutritious food

The rising rates of overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases have become a global health concern. Given that unhealthy diets are a major risk factor, the food industry has been in the spotlight for several reasons, including for their use of various advertising and marketing strategies that encourage the consumption of ultra-processed foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fats.

Local Government Bulletin Vol 18, Issue 2, June 2023

The following articles/publications are available in this issue:

Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to sun exposure.

Alert: Fact Sheets on Decentralisation in Africa are now also in Portuguese!

Attention Practitioners and Scholars in Africa! We have great news for you!

Community Leaders Training Workshop focusing on ‘Human Rights and Post-Covid-19 Situations in Informal Settlements’

On 31 May 2023, the Socio-Economic Rights Project at the Dullah Omar Institute hosted a Community Leaders Training Workshop on ‘Human Rights and Post-Covid-19 Situations in Informal Settlements.’

[Extension of closing date for applications] Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law focusing on Local Government - July 2023 intake

The closing date for applications for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Law focusing on Local Government (July 2023 intake) has been extended to 12 June 2023.