Why are South African classrooms and children becoming fast food billboards?
Joint Civil Society Statement 27 February 2025 As civil society organisations committed to food justice, children’s health and education rights,we are alarmed by the recent handover of McDonald’s-branded ‘Mi Desk’ desks to two CapeTown schools, facilitated by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube. This followssimilar corporate-branded desk donations from Old Mutual and Hollywood Bets. […]
2023 Fellows Announcement
The moment has arrived!! We are super excited to announce our 2023 campaigner fellows, who are (From Top Left to Bottom Right) Palesa Ndlovu, Celokuhle Radebe, Natasha Mhlanga, Ritza Mandleni, Queen Mdluli and Minothando Hlanganyana.
President Ramaphosa, our demands for SONA are clear.
Our members have highlighted barriers to applying for the grant, non-payments, delays with appeals and poor communication from Sassa. Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), we demand the government increase the grant and turn it into a Basic Income Grant by April 2024. President Ramaphosa should take note of the […]
A case for Basic Income Support
The Covid-19 pandemic has had devastating financial consequences on many households in Mzansi. The cost of food continues to rise, unemployment is rising and many people are unable to generate income.
Vodacom drops data prices
Vodacom took a step in the right direction when it announced that it would be dropping data prices from the 1st April and this price reduction is only the first one.
Data Must Fall timeline
From protesting outside the high court, completing ICASA’s submissions, the slashing of the out-of-bundle rates by Vodacom in October 2017, the ICASA end-user regulations implemented and the Competition Commission’s ruling on mobile network operators dropping data prices by 30% to 50%. Below is is a full timeline of the Data Must Fall Campaign.
