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Our struggle is against xenophobic violence & all forms of division & hatred Our struggle is to build unity as we fight for human dignity & decent work for all!
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📢 Open Letter to Withdraw the White Paper
Dear
@PresidencyZA
&
@HomeAffairsSA
,
On behalf of Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) and 115 organizations across South Africa and the broader African continent, we draw your immediate attention to the attached open letter.
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MEDIA RELEASE : THE POLICE HAVE BANNED OUR MARCH AGAINST XENOPHOBIA
We wont be deterred
@SERI_RightsSA
@WASP_ISA
@WitsPYA
@OfficialSACC
@CovidCoalition
@ADFSAfrica
@JoburgMPD
@LHR_SA
@SAFTU_media
@_cosatu
@Newzroom405
@dailymaverick
@News24
@FIAsouthafrica
@ajplus
@VisitConHill
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Public Statement Operation Dudula and its political enablers: wrong target, wrong information and wrong politics.
#OneNation
#NotoXenophobic
#Kopanang
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Apparently a few Operation Dudula supporters are now OPENLY advocating for a DOMPAS system - there you have it..
We have no words for
#OperationDudompas
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MEDIA STATEMENT
@KopanangAfrica
condemns in the strongest terms the burning of the Yeoville Market in the early hours of Tuesday 21st June
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The new White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugees aims to overhaul current laws but at what cost? Human rights organizations raise alarms about constitutional violations and withdrawal from international conventions. Stand with us to protect human rights in SA.
#KAAX
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at the Yeoville Market yesterday - a few people from
#OperationDudula
tried to institute their
#Dompas
ideas and loot from small businesses. However they did not success as we were united as Africans - and defended the traders. OD they eventually left, discouraged and defeated.
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Gauteng March might be banned but Our Capetown March was a success. Thank you Capetonians.
One Africa One People.
#Notoxenophonia
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Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders granted a further 12 month reprieve by the Pretoria High Court. The Minister of Home Affairs failed to follow a fair process in cancelling the permit regime.
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March against Xenophobia
Taking place SATURDAY 26th, Johannesburg, 9am - Peter Roos Park
•Our struggle is against xenophobic violence and all forms of division and hatred
•Our struggle is to build unity and solidarity as we fight for human dignity and decent work for all
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Migrants boost SA's economy! 🚀For every employed migrant, 2 jobs are created for locals. (Migration Labour Market 2019)Migrants have a 7% higher employment rate. (
@issafrica
Report Immigration Myths)They contribute 9% to GDP! (ISS Report Immigration Myths)
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MEDIA RELEASE: POLICE HAVE PROHIBITED OUR MARCH AGAINST XENOPHOBIA
Joburg march now 26th
CT & Free State proceed for 21st
@JoburgMPD
@SERI_RightsSA
@ForDemocracySa
@r2kcampaign
@NewsroomAfrica1
@VisitConHill
@ASRMCoalition
@IOMROpretoria
@CityofJoburgZA
@panafricanbar
@SABCNews
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Asizalwa ngamaphepha!!
No ones life should hang on a scrap of paper!
No more
#Dompas
#AsizalwaNgamaphepha
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📢 How can you support a policy that denies children, innocent souls, their right to education? The White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection threatens the future of children by limiting their access to schools. Stand up for their rights!
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Today is the late
#ElvisNyathi
memorial service
Come and show solidarity as we come together in mourning
3pm
Hilbrow Theatre
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All over the country ordinary people in South Africa will take to the street and demand decent jobs for all, an end to austerity, and to unite as Africans against racism, capitalism, sexism, classism, and xenophobia.
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Celebrating Africa Day
@KopanangAfrica
#AfricaDay
Program part 1 is taking place this Saturday 21 May
Please join us for an afternoon of music and poetry
PS - dont forget part 2 of the program taking place on the 25th
@Forge_SA
@SAHRCommission
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Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) Statement on Fake ‘News' and Targeting of Our Activists as we Build Towards the 21 March Demonstration
#OperationDudula
must stop tampering with our posters and spreading FAKE news
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Invitation to Kopanang Africa against xenophobia press conference see the details below.
@SERI_RightsSA
@WASP_ISA
@WitsPYA
@OfficialSACC
@CovidCoalition
@ADFSAfrica
@JoburgMPD
@LHR_SA
@SAFTU_media
@_cosatu
@Newzroom405
@dailymaverick
@News24
@FIAsouthafrica
@ajplus
@VisitConHill
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📢 Did you know📢
At Lindela, detainees endure severe conditions and lack proper care. It's time to advocate for humane treatment.
#HumanRights
#KAAX
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Media Release by Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia - KAAX
KAAX is deeply concerned by the reckless use of social media to try and blame ‘foreign nationals’ for the recent tavern killings.
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The evidence suggestions that we cannot blame foreigners for crime - "The problem with targeting people because of their profile rather than because they are committing specific crimes, is that it has little, if any, impact on public safety..."
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Migrants in South Africa fear rising xenophobia after the country’s shift to a multi-party government. Anti-migrant rhetoric during elections is fueling tensions.
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Withdrawing from the 1951 Refugee Convention violates non-refoulement! Is SA ready to abandon refugee protection?
#StandWithRefugees
#NoToWhitePaper
#HumanRights
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🌍 World Refugee Day 🌍
Let's celebrate the incredible contributions refugees make to our society! From boosting economic growth to enriching our culture, refugees bring immense value to our communities. 💚
#WorldRefugeeDay
#KAAX
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Today, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and dreams of our youth. Let us honor the legacy of those who fought against racism and discrimination, and commit ourselves to building a future free from African hate.
#KAAX
#HumanRights
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📢Did you know?
Migrants = 6.5% of SA's population & commit fewer crimes than locals. It's time to debunk myths and fight xenophobia!
#KnowTheFacts
#KAAX
🔗 Research link:
@issafrica
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COUNTDOWN - 6 Days to go until we unite as Africans and march against Xenophobia
#21March
All are invited
@KathradaYouth
@SAFTU_media
@LHR_SA
@equal_education
@Wits_SRC
@UCTSRC
@Probono_Org
@ADFSAfrica
@CoRMSA
@sym_youth
@APCOF
@AmnestySAfrica
@keepleft0
@PayTheGrants
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a popular education resource by SECTION27 on the court case confirming free access to health care for pregnant/lactating women and children under 6.
@SECTION27news
@LHR_SA
@HealthZA
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Migrants must be included in NHI, and retain basic healthcare access: activists
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@KopanangAfrica
Will be joining the working class movement in fighting against inequality, the rising cost of living and unemployment in South Africa.
#Kopanangafrica
#24August2022
#BeThere
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Victory!
When the
#dudula
guys left, demotivated, without even being chased away.
With the unity of South African citizens and African migrants defending the traders in
#Yeoville
they realised that they could not stir division since
#WeAreAllAfrican
#UniteAgainstXenophobia
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9 days left until the mass action on 21 March, all over the country where people will take to the streets AGAINST XENOPHOBIA and stand united together - we are all Africans - CT, Joburg, Free State
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Justice prevails! The Constitutional Court reaffirms the importance of fair consultation and upholds the rights of those affected by the ZEP termination.
#HumanRights
#ZEPl
#HSF
@HelenSuzmanFdn
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Our strength lies in our diversity. Reject xenophobia and vote for leaders who value and embrace the rich tapestry of our nation. Together, we can create an inclusive South Africa.
#NoToXenophobia
#VoteForDiversity
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#KopanangAfrica
Against Xenophobia supports Abahlali baseMjondolo's appeal to help shack dwellers affected by the KZN flood.
Please donate.
@abahlali_abm
@Khenana_Branch
@SERI_RightsSA
@jass4justice
@LHR_SA
@1in9_Campaign
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No child should live in fear due to their immigration status. We must ensure that all children, regardless of their origin, are safe and protected.
#ProtectAllChildren
#ChildProtectionWeek
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Protecting children means safeguarding their rights, regardless of where they come from. The White Paper puts migrant children at risk.
#ChildProtectionWeek
#KAAX
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SIGN THE PETITION
The presence of foreign nationals is not the reason why public health facilities are overcrowded; why children have died by drowning in shit because there are no proper toilets; &why there are such high levels of inequality & joblessness
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Online Night Vigil - 19 March 9pm- Institutionalized Xenophobia - how state crafted laws make documented migrants undocumented
Part-1
#KopanangAfrica
#ZEP
@jass4justice
@WorldvsRacism
@LHR_SA
@diaspora_women
@ADFSAfrica
@InfoHurisa
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Its over 10years since the release of the
@SAHRCommission
2009 report on the 2008 xenophobic violence in SA and 4years since the SAHRC conducted their 2018 hearings into xenophobia.
Yet to date those hearings &recommendations have not been enforced, & xenophobic violence...
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Reminder that the Johannesburg march has been postponed to the 26th, while the other marches across the country will proceed today
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This election, let's vote for leaders who value inclusivity and reject black on black hate. Together, we can build a united South Africa.
#NoToWhitePaper
#HumanRights
#KAAX
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📢 Have you faced ill-treatment at Lindela? Share your story with us. Your voice can help bring change. Comment below or email us at mike
@transforming
.org.za .
#HumanRights
#LindelaStories
#KAAX
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KAAX extends heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Tony Pillay. His dedication to human rights and justice profoundly impacted many. Tony's legacy will continue to inspire our efforts for equality and dignity. Rest in peace.
#RIPTonyPillay
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We concur - "Failures by gov to solve
#WorkingClass
issues has resulted in atrocious violence against the most vulnerable, rather than those in power & responsible! "
We mourn the xenophobic murder of Elvis Nyathi!
Failures by gov to solve
#WorkingClass
issues has resulted in atrocious violence against the most vulnerable, rather than those in power & responsible!
Unite & organise to defeat the ravages of capitalism and the ruling class!
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Join our facebook event page to stay updated with information on Saturdays march
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Please tune in tonight at 11 pm on Power Fm. Trevor Ngwane from Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) will be speaking at a round table panel with Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini.
#Powerfm
#NotoXenophonia
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Causes and facilitators of anti-immigrant sentiment: Political cheap shots and reckless rhetoric at the centre
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Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) is pleased to announce that our urgent High Court application to overturn the prohibition of our march has been successful
@SERI_RightsSA
. We will therefore march TOMORROW - Saturday 26th March
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👏 Congratulations to
@LHR_SA
on 45 years of tireless advocacy for
#humanrights
! Your work since 1979 has been instrumental in promoting
#equality
and
#justice
in South Africa. Here’s to many more years of making a difference! ✊🇿🇦📜✨
#LHR45Years
🎉 We are celebrating 45 yrs of unwavering commitment to
#humanrights
! 🎉
Since 1979, Lawyers for Human Rights has been at the forefront of advocating for
#equality
and
#justice
in SA. ✊🇿🇦 We want to honour our proud history, and tell you the story of LHR.📜✨
#LHR45Years
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These are the victims of Nhlanhla Lux and
#OperationDudompas
Innocent parents, working as gardeners, who happen to originate from across a colonially constructed boarder
Family of the murdered Mhbodazwe Elvis Nyathi gathered to clean the blood stains where the 43-year-old was beaten up with hammers and steel sticks and stones before setting him alight. Elvis burnt to death. The father of 4 was a gardener in Fourways |
@ScrollaAfrica
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🔔 With elections around the corner, we urge everyone to vote for candidates who prioritize human rights and fight against discrimation. Let's create a society that values diversity and equality.
#HumanRights
#KAAX
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Civil society calls on public to report instances of healthcare xenophobia to Ombud
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Today, we celebrate the beauty and strength of Africa. Let’s also challenge the new White Paper that threatens our unity and human rights.
#AfricaDay
#NoToWhitePaper
#UnitedAfrica
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KAAX supports
@abahlalibM
@Khenana_Branch
appeal to help shack dwellers affected by the KZN flood. Please donate.
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Today we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a beacon of hope and unity. His commitment to justice and equality inspires us to continue building a South Africa that embraces diversity and stands against xenophobia.
Happy Mandela Day
#HumanRightsForAllPeople
#KAAX
#MandelaDay
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🗣️ "The previous administration failed to engage constructively. We need routine engagement and collaboration to uphold human rights standards." - Sharon Ekambaram via
@news24
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“An undocumented child is not automatically an irregular migrant,” said the CCL’s attorney and researcher, Moyahabo Thoka
@RakgadiMo
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On this special day, we celebrate the incredible women who inspire us with their strength and achievements. Happy Women’s Day! Let’s continue to support and uplift each other, working towards a more inclusive and equal world.
#WomensDay2024
#KopanangAfrica
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The only difference (other then skin) between AfriForum and OperationDudula - is that AfriForum guys wear shorts and Dudula wear long pants. No To Operation DuDompass!
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Healthcare is a fundamental right for everyone, regardless of nationality or status. Vote for equal access to healthcare and help end discrimination in our health system.
#HealthcareForAll
#VoteForHealth
#EndDiscrimination
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📰 "Gayton Must Go if GNU is to be Credible" highlights the need for ethical leadership and accountability in the GNU.
#KAAX
#HumanRights
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[continued] ...continues to plague our country
Join our picket on 25 May to hold the
@SAHRCommission
to account and demand the publication of their findings and recommendations so that xenophobia in South Africa can be dealt with in a humane way
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To the migrant mothers of Africa: Your journeys inspire, your strength binds, and your love transcends borders. Happy Mother’s Day!
#AfricaMonth
#HappyMothersDay
#RefugeesWelcome
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KAAX is devastated to learn of Ruvimbo's passing. Rest in peace and power comrade
Yesterday we received news that our comrade Ruvimbo Tenga had passed & we are devastated. Our sincerest condolences to her family & friends in Zim, in SA & abroad. This is a great loss. To support, if you can, see ✊🏿
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💔 The Marievale families are left out in the cold after the army destroyed their shacks. No new accommodation has been provided. We stand in solidarity and demand immediate support for these vulnerable communities.
#KAAX
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Together, we are an unstoppable force. This
#AfricaMonth
, let's commit to ending xenophobia and celebrating our shared humanity.
#StrongerTogether
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"The proposed white paper on refugees and migrants threatens to undermine human rights and protection for the most vulnerable. South Africa must rethink these draconian measures." Read more on Daily Maverick:
#HumanRights
#KAAX
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🔴 Refugee Rights are Human Rights! 🔴
At
@KopanangAfrica
, we stand firm in the belief that every refugee deserves to have their rights protected and respected. Refugee rights are human rights.
#HumanRights
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Every child deserves protection, care, and the right to a safe environment. The White Paper fails to uphold these basic rights.
#ChildProtectionWeek
#KAAX
#ChildProtectionWeek
!
@CoRMSA
, Jesuit Refugee Service,
@REPSSI
and
@326project
call on Governments, NGOs and communities to unite in strengthening child protection and MHPSS frameworks.
Together, we can create a safer, healthier, and more supportive world for our children.
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In Solidarity with
@ScalabriniCT
✊
Clients Assisted: 11,821
Children Repatriated and Reunited with Their Families: 30
#KAAX
We have just released our Advocacy Impact Report 2023. Check it out:
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SA Council of Churches calls for dialogue to end attacks on foreign nationals
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Tomorrow we march!
GREEN LIGHT: Anti-Xenophobia march to go ahead Saturday after Joburg court overturns metro police prohibition
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part2- Online Night Vigil - 19 March 9pm- Institutionalized Xenophobia - how state crafted laws make documented migrants undocumented
#KopanangAfrica
#ZEP
@jass4justice
@WorldvsRacism
@LHR_SA
@diaspora_women
@ADFSAfrica
@InfoHurisa
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SA’s new white paper on migration doesn’t quite hold up against international human rights
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With our history, how can we still think its ever okay to go around asking for peoples passports?
#OperationDudompas
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We support the call by the Desmond Tutu Intellectual Property Trust.
Arch enemies: Tutu Trust orders his name removed from corruption-embroiled refugee centre via
@news24
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Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia will be there
The youth are tired. We demand meaningful and tangible systemic change. We demand that
@GovernmentZA
realign its priorities and meet the needs of all our people NOW!
Join us this Youth Day and make your voices heard ✊
#YouthDayParade
#June16th
#YouthDay
#WeTheYouth
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📢
#PressStatement
| African Regional Indaba on United Nations Treaty begins in Johannesburg
💡 The purpose of the treaty is to address
#HumanRights
abuses by transnational
#corporations
across borders. Find out more:
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Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia stands with
@ScalabriniCT
. We condemn the unlawful arrests of asylum seekers and demand justice.
#HumanRights
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Sad to hear about Dr. Zonke Majodina's passing from
@SAHRCommission
. Her work in human rights and support for refugees made a significant impact. Rest in peace.
#HumanRights
#RIP
#KAAX
via
@TimesLIVE
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Immediate Release!!!
🖤 Our deepest condolences to families affected by the George building collapse. We condemn the xenophobic remarks by politicians like
@GaytonMcK
. Let's unite, support victims, and demand accountability.
#Solidarity
#HumanRights
🖤
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MEDIA RELEASE!!!
Marshalltown Fire Justice Campaign Welcomes Usindiso Commission Report, Demands Full Accountability and Compensation.
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How can we advocate for global justice while restricting health care access under the NHI for migrants?
#HumanRights
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"The last time the woman saw her husband, Mbodazwe “Elvis” Nyathi alive, he was bloodied & unable to speak, surrounded by an angry mob of about 30 people demanding R300 from her.
Tshuma handed over the family’s last R50. Unsatisfied with that, the mob dragged Nyathi away."
The wife and four children of Mbodazwe Banajo “Elvis” Nyathi, who was brutally killed in a
#xenophobic
attack, are reeling from the shock, while other migrants live in fear |
@jwbornman_
#Migrants
#MbodazweBanajoNyathi
#OperationDudula
#Diepsloot
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"people who have been targeted by Operation Dudula are poor vendors and gardeners; the very foreigners who are shunning crime & trying to earn an honest living.
All I have seen so far are vulnerable mothers who survive on less than R10 a day, being chased about by a cowardly mob"
| OPINION | Boipelo Manyowa: Operation Dudula and why it makes me ashamed to be a South African: Boipelo Manyowa, who is married to a Zimbabwean, writes that just as she was two years ago when xenophobic attacks broke out, she is…
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MEDIA STATEMENT
23 July 2023
Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia (KAAX) Calls for Unity and End to Blame Game Following Gas Explosion in Johannesburg CBD
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