Millions of children around the country are struggling with their mental health, yet only 1 in every 10 children with a mental disorder is able to access care. We, therefore, call on the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, to close the treatment gap and prioritise child and adolescent mental… Read More
The people, not profit, should govern. But some big businesses have used their power to influence decisions. From wining and dining [1] to bullying, we have seen how some big businesses have tried to stop or delay taxes [2] [3], better wages for workers [4] and cheaper medication [5]. We,… Read More
*Latest campaign update* The R350 grant was increased by R20 effective April 2024, and has been extended to March 2025. This is a step in the right direction and shows that those in power are feeling the pressure from our constant petitions, submissions and protests. The reality is that a… Read More
National Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation do your job and urgently: 1. Prioritise tenants whose income has been most affected by the pandemic; 2. Publish the policy document detailing to whom and how the R600 million will be allocated; 3. Provide clear timelines for when the… Read More
Millions of our people will be impacted if the R350 SRD COVID-19 grant is not extended beyond April 2021. Many of our leaders have been talking about the long-overdue Basic Income Grant. It’s important we connect these demands. The SRD grant must be extended until it is converted into Basic… Read More