Data can help cities respond to COVID-19
The City of Johannesburg, City of eThekwini, City of Ekurhuleni and City of Cape Town shared their internal data responses to the pandemic with reference to the outcomes achieved, processes undertaken, and challenges experienced .

OpenUp's journey to a new identity
On its quest to rebrand all things OpenUp, OpenUp came to understand how they want to be viewed by the rest of the world.

Monitoring Service Delivery In South Africa During COVID-19
The Asivikelane initiative gives voice to informal settlement residents in South Africa’s major cities who are faced with severe basic service shortages during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19 and the shifting electoral landscape in Africa
The Democracy and Civic Engagement Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria hosted a webinar to unpack the challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on elections on the African continent.

Open Call for local COVID-19 data responses
The SACN is compiling an open evidence mapping of the use of open government data to address the COVID-19 response in South Africa’s cities and provinces.

Apply for these opportunities in June
Here is a shortlist of fellowships, grants, funds and other opportunities available for social innovation, NGOs, start-ups and more .