
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town
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Promoters of human rights & sustainable development, defenders of social justice & democracy; civil society partner; providers of space for dialogue and action.
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"This is not just a failure of process - it is a failure of protection, accountability, & of...institutions meant to uphold justice." CallasFoundation & Women's Legal Centre are calling for GBV victim protection following televangelist Timothy Omotoso's acquittal. dfa.co.za/news/crime-and…

We were at the PHASA 2025 conference yesterday to highlight how big alcohol has #captured NEDLAC #AlcoholSaferSA - join the movement! Social Development People's Health Movement | @who-watch.bsky.social Hlanganisa Fund for Social & Gender Justice


With Rheinmetall Denel Munition in the spotlight for allegedly sending weapons to conflict zones, Open Secrets is calling for urgent oversight and responsibility in SA's arms export practices. Read more on this at the link below. iol.co.za/sundayindepend…

A recent Heinrich Böll Stiftung event brought together activists passionate about gender justice, feminist resilience in the ongoing challenge for equality and the criminalisation of femicide. Read more on their fight for equal rights at the link below. citizen.digital/lifestyle/righ…

“When will we finally prioritise good governance in order to ensure justice in the transition to sustainable energy?” Last week The Green Connection & Natural Justice formally lodged objections against offshore fossil fuel developments in the Outeniqua Basin. iol.co.za/weekend-argus/…


8 years ago, South Africans stopped a secret nuclear deal in court. JOIN US Tomorrow 9AM outside Parliament of RSA as we honour that people-powered triumph. #NuclearFreeSA #Chernobyl #EnergyJustice Safcei The Green Connection Project 90 by 2030 Presidential Climate Commission Koeberg Alert Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town



Join Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung EU ⏩ @boelleu.bsky.social & the Global Unit for Human Security in a study presentation & roundtable discussion on disinformation & electoral interference, focusing on common issues, strategies, & partnerships between Europe & Africa. 📅28 April 🕑12:00 -14:30 CEST calendar.boell.de/en/afro-europe…


.Black Sash calls on government to implement a meaningful Basic Income Grant for all who need it and is committed to ensuring the grant truly helps build a fairer South Africa where everyone can live with dignity. iol.co.za/saturday-star/…



A “bulletproof park”? A real crisis, a powerful message. Read more about Gun Free SA & M&C Saatchi Abel’s creation of Cape Town’s first Bullet Proof Park—a bold campaign exposing the harsh reality of gun violence, gang activity, & weak gun control. #GunFreeSA #SafeSpaces

.Open Book Festival's Workshop Week 2025 will be running from 2 - 7 June in Mowbray, CT, creating spaces for "meaningful connection and conversation about writing and publishing in South Africa today.” View the full programme at the link below. timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/b…

.Open Secrets is taking the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority to court for failing to investigate corruption at PRASA, more than a decade after the criminal complaints involving billions of rands were filed. groundup.org.za/article/hawks-…

"We protested on Friday because our children deserve to be safe, & because justice must be seen to be done," shared CallasFoundation in response to the mid-trial reinstatement of a Mitchell's Plain High School teacher accused of raping his minor daughter. capeargus.co.za/news/2025-05-2…

Dr Dr Stanley Maphosa PhD, ED of Gun Free SA, breaks down the urgent need for accountability and action on SA's gun violence crises, "with firearms now the weapon of choice in nearly half of all murders and almost 60% of all attempted murders". dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

“Women who report sexual harassment are targeted & silenced." Women's Legal Centre, representing Andiswa Mengo in her complaint against Judge Mbenenge, shares that a death threat to Mengo highlights urgent need for victim-centred systems prioritising protection. iol.co.za/news/crime-and…

Monday saw Asijiki Coalition & @sweattweets set up desks outside the Department of Justice offices with a seat left open for government. A powerful call to fast-track the long-delayed bill to decriminalise sex work and enable safer working conditions. dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-0…