“I was happy to receive the grant (SRD grant) because it reduced the burden. It gave my household some dignity; we were able to function as a home for the first time in a while."
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Basetsana Meletse, a community leader and founder of the Passover Community Building Organisation, spoke about how the SRD grant has had a positive impact on her household.
The R370 SRD grant has had a great impact in helping individuals afford basic necessities. It has also proven to be a good foundation for implementing the Basic Income Grant in Mzansi.
[Panel discussion]: Making the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa and National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA and Budget Speech
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech
Jasmina Papa from the ILO will join the panel to share her expertise & insights.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech
Naleli Morojele from the SAHRC will join the panel to share her expertise & insights.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech
Basetsana Meletse will join the panel to share her expertise & insights.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech
Isobel Frye will join the panel to share her expertise & insights.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech
Dr Pali Lehohla will join us to share his invaluable insights.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
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[Basic Income Grant]: The SA Constitution promises social security to all, but the current system is failing to do so!
Come join us as we make the UBIG case to President Cyril Ramaphosa & National Treasury RSA ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech.
RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
If you need assistance with starting your petition, you can send us a text/WhatsApp message on 0621776937.
Remember, you have a voice, and it matters. Let us come together and continue fighting for justice in Mzansi.
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Do you have an issue in your community that you would like to organise around? You can help resolve the issue by organising your community to put pressure on those responsible for resolving it. You can do this by starting a petition on awethu.amandla.mobi.
At Amandla.mobi, we believe that we are stronger when we collectively unite behind issues. From advocating for equal economic opportunities and better infrastructure to fighting GBV, no issue is small!
Over the years, we have seen numerous accounts about how patients at Tembisa Hospital are treated and how dilapidated the facilities are. We have lost many lives!
Corruption has actual victims! How many more people must suffer so corrupt people can buy luxury cars?
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Rise Up Leader Tlou Seopa and her organization @amandlamobi.bsky.social are working to protect and expand financial assistance for low-income women in #SouthAfrica with the potential to expand income support for over 1.5 million people. (🧵2/5) #PromoSky
The 1st profile in our new investigative series Who Owns South Africa (WOSA) is now live on our website!
The System: Money, Power and Politics explores the fundamental characteristics of SA’s political economy that underpin power & control in the country.
https://www.opensecrets.org.za/wosa_system/
To start your petition, go can go to awethu.mobi here: awethu.amandla.mobi.
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If you have an issue in your community that demands action but don’t know where to start, you can access our petition 101 document that serves as a guide on setting up and winning your petitions.
You can find the document here: docs.google.com/document/d/1....
Did you know you can start your own petition on awethu.mobi?
While we continue to campaign for more permanent and sustainable job opportunities, these short-term opportunities have shown us how important they are for schools and learners. Add your name to the campaign here: awethu.amandla.mobi/petitions/ur....
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Submit applications through sayouth.mobi. No walk-ins will be allowed in schools. Stay tuned on their website here: sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN. Beware of false information circulating on social media platforms, and submit your applications only through the sayouth.mobi platform.
This is exciting news and a step in the right direction, especially considering we haven’t had assistant teachers in classrooms for over a year.
Expect applications to open between 22 April 2025 and 9 May 2025 and interviews and contracting to take place between the 19th and 31st of May 2025.
[Campaign Update]: Funding for short-term work opportunities [PYEI]
After months of campaigning together with our friends at YouthCapital the Department of Education announced the next phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative, also known as the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative.
How much basic food items would go up if a 2% VAT increase is approved?
“The VAT increase would be devastating for beneficiaries who already can’t afford a lot of basic foods."
Read more here: www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
There are other alternatives! Instead of taxing the poor, Minister Godongwana can increase taxes for the super-rich!
Send Minister Godongwana a message ahead of the budget speech on 12 March 2025. Send him a message here: awethu.amandla.mobi/petitions/se...
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Hundreds of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents blocked the busy Golden Highway and surrounding roads on Monday to demand water.
They accused Joburg Water of failing to provide enough water and clean the tanks.
Read groundup.org.za/article/hund... by Silver Sibiya
[JOINT STATEMENT]: Why are South African classrooms and children becoming fast food billboards?
McDonald’s branded desk donation illustrates the dangers of austerity and the consequent cuts to the education budget – it incentivises corporate actors to encroach into spaces abandoned by the state.
We have stood together as the amandla.mobi community year in and year out to say NO to VAT hikes & budget cuts. The R370 is already not being paid to millions who should receive it, & now Treasury wants people struggling to put food on the table to pay more VAT. The answer is simple: TAX THE RICH!
Minister Godongwana #Budget2025 scorecard:
Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver his 2025 Budget Speech today at 2 p.m. We will listen to hear if he will put the people first.
We will provide an update on what the #Budget2025 means for our different campaign demands.
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As we anticipate the budget speech, many of us are worried that more budget cuts will push millions into deeper poverty.
We call on Treasury to end austerity & invest in public services, jobs, & a Universal Basic Income Grant. Add your name to the petition here: awethu.amandla.mobi/petitions/en...
