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Mobilise
Engage citizens through volunteers, surveys, and campaigns to drive active participation in governance and civic processes.
Better Governance Initiative
Fighting for Better Governance, Together.
An independent, non-partisan organisation empowering South Africans to hold government accountable and co-create a stronger democracy.
AN OPEN LETTER —
An Open Letter to South Africans
“Our country stands at a critical juncture. Service delivery is failing, trust in institutions is eroding, and hope in a better tomorrow is fading. That is why I, together with fellow South Africans, founded the Better Governance Initiative NPC. Because we deserve a government that works for us, every day…”
BGI'S MISSION —
The Life-Changing Power of Citizen Engagement
We believe in the power of informed, engaged citizens to drive accountability and create better outcomes for all South Africans. Join us in building a more transparent, accountable government through digital tools and practical reform work.
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Advocate
Hold government accountable through advocacy and oversight platforms that track performance and ensure transparency.
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Educate
Educate citizens on how government works, who is responsible for decisions, and how to participate effectively.
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Research
Conduct research and create engagement tools to track government performance and drive accountability.
OUR WORK IN ACTION —
Recent Impact
190,808
Petition Signers
20,000
Emails Sent
347
Survey Submissions
R32K
Crowd Funded
LATEST ARTICLES —
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SUPPORT OUR MISSION —
Donate to Democracy
Help Build a Government That Works for the People
Your contribution fuels:
Citizen Empowerment
Funding civic education and participation campaigns so every South African understands and exercises their rights.
Advocacy & Accountability
Supporting national drives like the Fixing Municipalities Survey and the NCA Amendment Campaign that have already achieved major wins.
Research & Oversight
Building data-driven insights into governance performance and helping communities engage meaningfully with government processes.
Volunteer Support
Enabling ethical volunteering, research, and communication work so that no citizen working for change is exploited.
Our Goal
We're raising R500,000 for Phase 1, to fund core operations, onboard volunteers, advance campaigns, and develop digital tools for public participation.
Every rand counts, whether once-off or monthly, and directly powers our grassroots impact.
“Every rand you contribute strengthens our democracy, amplifies citizens' voices, and brings us closer to a South Africa that truly works for all.”
GOVERNANCE & TRANSPARENCY —
Our Policies
We are committed to transparency, ethical governance, and accountability. Our policies guide our work and ensure we remain independent and people-powered.
Conflict of Interest & Disclosure Policy
Guidelines for managing conflicts of interest and ensuring transparent disclosure of relationships and interests.
Fundraising & Donations Policy
Our approach to ethical fundraising, donation acceptance, and financial transparency.
Government Leader Engagement Protocol
Protocol for engaging with government leaders and managing conflicts in our advocacy work.
Volunteering Ethos
Ethical guidelines and principles that guide our volunteer network and ensure respectful, meaningful engagement.
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