Rebuilding Civil Society, Democracy Indeed

Each part consists of 13 twelve minute episodes. The form is entertaining, with drama, music, a soap opera with a cast of five recurring characters: a middle-aged African woman who takes up the challenge to improve conditions in her village, her 18 year old musician son who is cynical about any change taking place, the immigrant from Mozambique who believes in community self-help, a corrupt African businesswoman, and a well-meaning but inexperienced local councillor plus a cast of local characters.

First part: "The Role of Local Governance in Rebuilding Civil Society." What are the powers of local governance? How do you get rid of a corrupt councillor? What are the duties of a citizens? What are the rights and obligations of a councillor? Who controls law enforcement?

Second part: "The Role of Community-Based Organisations in Rebuilding Civil Society." What are CBO's? What role do they play? The Role of the Community Police Forum. The Role of the HIV/AIDS committee. The Role of the Rate Payers Organisation, the PTA, the local business forum.

Third part: "The Role of the School and Education in Rebuilding Civil Society." The problem of the illiterate parent. The role of the PTA. Getting rid of incompetent school officials. The problem of textbooks. Restoring pride in a school. Restoring a culture of learning.