"Migration, when properly managed, can be of great economic benefit. Throughout history, it has contributed to building civilizations... But there is an equally important truth" Mrs Motlanthe's remarks at Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's seminar on migration in #SouthAfrica amid unprecedented turmoil

Migration in South Africa: A National Reckoning - ACTSA

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Women and girls are more acutely affected by external debt for many reasons. The global debt crisis is at its worst for 30 years #DebtJustice is key to women's rights and gender equality in Southern Africa Joint briefing to MPs with @debtjustice.bsky.social and other organisations #AfricaWomensDay

The debt crisis in Southern Africa is a gender justice crisis - ACTSA

Debt injustice in Southern Africa has a serious and long-term impact on women and girls. A gender and debt briefing to Parliamentarians on why the UK taking action on debt is key to gender equality.

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Zimbabweans from regions like Matebeleland promised jobs in Russia like truck driver are ending up forced to fight on Russia's frontline Many families desperately await news of their sons The scene for this human trafficking & exploitation has been set by Mnangagwa's regime and British colonialism

Rural Lesotho schools are still struggling a year after the United States abruptly terminated funding for school infrastructure projects. Read groundup.org.za/article/leso... by Sechaba Mokhethi

Lesotho rural schools still dealing with aftermath of US funding cuts

Community volunteers completed one school but another is still waiting for promised donor money

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Remembering Shanthie Naidoo who passed away in South Africa yesterday, 23 July 2026, at the age of 91. Shanthie was a hero of anti-apartheid struggle, first from South Africa then from exile including London. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Read the full tribute here:

Remembering Shanthie Naidoo: a tribute - ACTSA

A tribute to the remarkable Shantie Naidoo, a hero in the anti-apartheid struggle, who passed away in South Africa on the 23rd July 2026.

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The deadly production of asbestos linked Southern Africa - where it was mined - and Britain - where it was processed - but compensation for workers does not reflect this. Only £191k of the £127m in compensation has gone to claimants in Southern Africa: confrontpower.org/turner-and-n...

Negligible compensation for Turner & Newall’s asbestos-exposed African workforce | Confront

A trust compensating people who contracted asbestos diseases from British company Turner & Newall has seen few claimants from Africa, despite the company's significant presence in the region.

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Remembering Shanthie Naidoo who passed away in South Africa yesterday, 23 July 2026, at the age of 91. Shanthie was a hero of anti-apartheid struggle, first from South Africa then from exile including London. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. Read the full tribute here:

Remembering Shanthie Naidoo: a tribute - ACTSA

A tribute to the remarkable Shantie Naidoo, a hero in the anti-apartheid struggle, who passed away in South Africa on the 23rd July 2026.

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"The challenge before us is therefore much greater than migration. It is about rebuilding the Republic itself." Mrs Gugu Motlanthe's opening remarks at Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's winter seminar on the theme of migration and continent yesterday. actsa.org/migration-in...

Migration in South Africa: A National Reckoning - ACTSA

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Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe is currently hosting a discussion on migration in South Africa and the current protests happening around the country. Watch live here:

Former President Kgalema Motlanthe hosts discussion on migration

YouTube video by SABC News

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🇿🇦 Call to action for South Africans - President Ramaphosa is soon deciding on whether to bring in a Basic Income Grant (BIG). This would allow millions to step out of poverty and boost the economy. Take action now with @amandlamobi.bsky.social ⤵️

Ramaphosa, keep your Basic Income Grant commitment

The National Treasury is currently reviewing the Basic Income Grant (BIG) policy to make a final decision - and it could land on the President’s desk any day now. Send President Ramaphosa a message to...

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The global debt system is rigged against Global South countries, who get trapped into cycles of debt & end up having to pay private lenders back many times over Due to the City of London, UK legislation would transform today's global debt crisis, but the Treasury has been a key blocker #DebtJustice

Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries

Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports

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The global debt system is rigged against Global South countries, who get trapped into cycles of debt & end up having to pay private lenders back many times over Due to the City of London, UK legislation would transform today's global debt crisis, but the Treasury has been a key blocker #DebtJustice

Treasury ‘key blocker’ of UK-led debt relief programmes to help developing countries

Advocacy groups tell The Independent that growing support from MPs and ministers for more ambitious UK-led debt relief is being held back by resistance from the Treasury. Nick Ferris reports

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The British empire benefited vastly from mining resources worldwide Lead pollution left by British mining giants in Kabwe, Zambia, has made it one of the world's most toxic towns and has led to mass lead poisoning of children today How much does Suella think Zambia should pay the UK back for this?

As the Immigration and Asylum Bill has its 2nd Reading, some migrant mums have been separated from their children for more than 3 years They arrived in the UK while care workers were allowed to bring their children, but have been retroactively denied that right #AllFamiliesMatter

More US deportees have arrived in #Eswatini, again sparking concerns ACTSA echoes Swazi human rights' and women's groups' warnings of "serious legal red flags", "strain on local resources" and "fears of increased violence that disproportionately affect women and girls" actsa.org/statement-on...

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Reuters confirms. 11 more people captured by ICE have been sent to a maximum security prison in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), a country where they have no ties and committed no crimes. reut.rs/4wpbIGU

REMINDER: Tomorrow at 11am BST I'll launch Chasing Shadows, a report I commissioned into the killings of five HRDs in South Africa, Eswatini, the Philippines, Peru & Brazil. 🌐 Please use this updated link to follow live: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3957635... Registration: forms.gle/QTi4iGdZU4KQP5Yy6

"Zimbabwe replaced Mugabe with worse... Zimbabweans have not been silent about this but their voices alone are not enough. We need your voice." This week Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga spoke in Parliament about the country's human rights and democracy crisis Read it & learn what's going on:

From democracy to repression: Zimbabwe's human rights emergency

From democracy to repression: Zimbabwe's human rights emergency

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Six months ago today, Lord Oates raised the issue of mass lead poisoning of children in Kabwe, one of the world's most polluted towns, in the House of Lords. Colonial-era mining by UK-based Anglo American left most of this lead pollution. When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?

🇿🇼 Mnangagwa has signed constitutional amendment #CAB3 into law. Among other things this extends his term to 7 years, delays the 2028 election & scraps Presidential elections The big campaign of opposition - by Zimbabweans in country & worldwide - was met with repression Solidarity with Zimbabwe✊🏽

Six months ago today, Lord Oates raised the issue of mass lead poisoning of children in Kabwe, one of the world's most polluted towns, in the House of Lords. Colonial-era mining by UK-based Anglo American left most of this lead pollution. When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?

Vital report from @marylawlorhrds.bsky.social 🇿🇦 Fikile Ntshangase was a South African environmental activist opposing a mine 🇸🇿 Thulani Maseko was a human rights lawyer in Eswatini who challenged the King Human rights defenders in SADC must be protected from repressive state/business interests

Mary Lawlor@marylawlorhrds.bsky.social · 4w ago

On 14 July I’ll launch a report I commissioned into the killings of HRDs Fikile Ntshangase, Thulani Maseko, Jude Fernandez, Quinto Inuma Alvarado & Maria Bernadete Pacifico. 🕚 11am BST 📍London & online: teams.microsoft.com/meet/3542364... ✅ Registration required: forms.gle/QTi4iGdZU4KQP5Yy6

Constitutional coup in Zimbabwe | Kabwe rises up | Xenophobia from UK to South Africa | Debt Justice for Zambia For latest news and calls to action around #solidarity towards Southern Africa, sign up to our campaigns updates here: mailchi.mp/actsa/campai...

Brave Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga – arrested, detained and currently facing charges at home for his reporting – will give the Chancellor's Summer Public Lecture next Tuesday 7 July (lunchtime) at the London South Bank University. Worth checking out ==> www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lsbu-chanc...

LSBU Chancellors Summer Public Lecture Presents: Blessed Mhlanga

Democracy, Free Press, Human Rights - How can we fight better at home & abroad

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🚨Two more days to apply for our Campaigns and Communications officer vacancy🚨 Applications close at 9am, 3rd July. More information below. #Campaignsjob #Commsjob #CharityJob #Vacancy

ACTSA is recruiting a Communications and Campaigns Officer (maternity cover) - ACTSA

ACTSA is seeking a dynamic and passionate communications and campaigns officer to cover maternity leave.

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Not one to be missed - Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga talks free speech and democracy at London South Bank University on 7th July. Vital event as the regime forces through its #CAB3 'constitutional coup' Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lsbu-chanc...

The global debt crisis is at a 30 year high - this is a vital bill from @bambosmp.bsky.social 48 countries, such as Malawi, spend more on external and domestic interest payments on debt than on education or health UK legislation would make a difference - the Government must help address this

Bambos Charalambous@bambosmp.bsky.social · last mo.

Last night, I presented my Debt Relief to Parliament for a second time. It is unfathomable that any country spends more on debt financing than on healthcare or education. This Bill, which would cost the Treasury nothing, would compel private creditors to negotiate fairly. We need it now.

Following a @thetimes.com piece suggesting now could be a good time to invest in @angloamerican.bsky.social, ACTSA director Rachel reminds potential investors about the class-action filed against the company for lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia – and its global pattern of environmental and human harm

"From a class-action to riding roughshod over communities" - a warning for potential Anglo American investors

Following an analysis in The Times about investing in Anglo American, ACTSA director Rachel reminds potential investors about the class-action filed against it on behalf of 140,000 women and children ...

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“It is a calculated constitutional coup against the people of Zimbabwe. It strips citizens of the fundamental right to directly elect their president.” ~ Our advisory committee member Makomborero Haruzivishe ACTSA stands with Zimbabweans opposing Mnangagwa's efforts to tighten his grip on power

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

Opposition figures fear changes will further tighten 83-year-old president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hold on power

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Following a @thetimes.com piece suggesting now could be a good time to invest in @angloamerican.bsky.social, ACTSA director Rachel reminds potential investors about the class-action filed against the company for lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia – and its global pattern of environmental and human harm

"From a class-action to riding roughshod over communities" - a warning for potential Anglo American investors

Following an analysis in The Times about investing in Anglo American, ACTSA director Rachel reminds potential investors about the class-action filed against it on behalf of 140,000 women and children ...

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The global debt crisis is at a 30 year high - this is a vital bill from @bambosmp.bsky.social 48 countries, such as Malawi, spend more on external and domestic interest payments on debt than on education or health UK legislation would make a difference - the Government must help address this

Bambos Charalambous@bambosmp.bsky.social · last mo.

Last night, I presented my Debt Relief to Parliament for a second time. It is unfathomable that any country spends more on debt financing than on healthcare or education. This Bill, which would cost the Treasury nothing, would compel private creditors to negotiate fairly. We need it now.