1. Leaders and Followers:
Civil Society giving Voice
to the Poor!

2. Dr Thamsanqa Elisha Nxumalo
• Born in Northern KZN – Vryheid.
• Stay in Gauteng – Bronkhorstspruit : 50 Km East of Pretoria.
• Obtained PhD in Penology through UNISA in 2000.
• Former National Commissioner (DG) Dept of Correctional
Services.
• Former lecturer – UNISA.
• Former Executive Director – Khulisa (NGO).
• Currently – Oversee Mustard Seed Faith Ministries &
• Consulting.
• Contact details: 072 601 3720 or
• E- mail: nxumalote@gmail.com

3. Leadership!
"There are three kinds of people: Those who make things
happen, those who watch things happen, and those who
ask, 'What happened?'"
--Casey Stengel
"You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable
the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a
finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the
world. You impoverish yourself if you forget this errand."
--Woodrow Wilson

4. Governance: Who has influence?
Citizens
Civil
Government Society
History
Media
Citizens
Private
Sector
ti Culture
Technology
Citizens
Source:

5. Argument!
“People shouldn't be afraid of their
government. Governments should be afraid of
their people.”― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta

6. Principles of Good Governance
1. • Participation
Legitimacy & • Consensus
Voice orientation
2.
• Strategic Vision
Direction

7. 3. • Responsiveness
Performance • Effectiveness &
Efficiency
4. • Accountability of
decision- makers
Accountability • Transparency

8. 5. •Equity
Fairness
•Rule of Law

9. TO GIVE A VOICE TO THE POOR PROMOTE -
Social
Accountability
Governance Empowerment
Development
Effectiveness

10. Question we are asking!
Is it possible for organizations to work or
“get into bed” with the government on the
one hand and still hold them to account on the
other?
Are there limitations to the cooperation?
If there are, what could/should these be?

11. Brainstorming “Mind Spin” Individual & Team
Round 1: (5 - Minutes) Round 2: (5 – Minutes)
1. Divide into teams of 4-5 each. 1) Begins the same way as round one – but this
2. Write as many ideas /solutions as possible. time when you reach an idea block -
3. Write one idea per card and SLAM it on your 2) Grab an idea card from the pile in front of
right. you.
4. After SLAMMING the first five cards – grab 3) Round 1: Options (a), (b), & (c) apply.
another card from the centre pile.
4) Not until all cards in front of you are gone
5. If at some point you cannot think of a solution
are you allowed to grab a card from the
– grab the top card on your left.
neighbor on the left.
NB: 3 options –
5) Grab the top card from the pile on your left
a) Read it and SLAM it on your right
b) Read it and be Inspired – write your 6) Round 1: Options (a), (b), & (c) apply.
inspiration and SLAM both cards on your right 7) Please continue with the process until the
c) Read it, add to it with a question or “ Bell Rings” to stop round 2.
comment, then SLAM it down before grabbing
8) We‘ll collect all card ideas , read and
another card from the left.
select the top 10 ideas
6. Please continue with the process until the
9) Discuss each of them with the view to
“ Bell Rings” to stop round 1.
presenting those during the plenary
7. Collect cards, shuffle them and distribute.
session.