The Resource Centre holds the collections of Idasa, Lawyers for Human Rights, and other organisations. These specialised collections are available for reading and research. In the Resource Centre, internet access and archive material provide insight into issues of democracy and human rights in South Africa and globally. Special research arrangements need to be made at present at the Kutlwanong Democracy Centre. Our bookshops at the Kutlwanong Democracy Centre and Cape Town Democracy Centre stocks all books published by Idasa as well as selected titles by David Philip Publishers.
Visitors are welcome to browse through our selection and make on-site purchases.
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted. Cape Town visitors can make use of our in-house coffee shop, The Lobby, to purchase light lunches and refreshments. This includes established artists as well as those who have found difficulty gaining access to the traditional institutions of fine art. Most of the work is for sale. Bookings To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that bookings for the visitors' programme be made at least one month in advance.