ActionSA President Herman Mashaba has issued a strongly worded statement declaring that his party will not be dictated to by other political parties, commentators or supporters of rival organisations. In a statement issued on Saturday, Mashaba said political disagreements must be distinguished from outright disrespect. He added that he had reached a point where he would no longer remain silent while people attempted to “bully, undermine and dictate” to him and the organisation he leads. His remarks come amid growing…
A peaceful demonstration led by 16-year-old activist Tshenolo Williams in Johannesburg on Friday rapidly grew into a mass protest, bringing parts of the CBD to a standstill as hundreds joined the call to end gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Williams, a Grade 11 learner and founder of the NGO Justice for South Africa, initially began the protest at Gandhi Square with around a dozen supporters. Members of COSAS (Congress of South African Students) later joined after their own earlier-planned march…
The South African Policing union (SAPU) has called on the newly trained police constables to be vigilant and protect themselves against criminals within the parameters of the law. The officers will be appended into the South African Police service (SAPS) after their pass out parade today across the country’s police academies. Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia, together with his two Deputy Ministers, Dr Polly Boshielo and Cassel Mathale will welcome 3 558 newly trained constables at various police training…
In a powerful show of solidarity, organisations, activists, and citizens across South Africa participated in a nationwide shutdown on Friday to protest against escalating gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. The action, led by the non-profit organisation Women for Change, called on women and members of the LGBTQI+ community to withhold their labour and economic participation for the day, symbolising collective resistance and economic power. The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, along with the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust, announced…