Public procurement reform matters - but the process must also be transparent. βοΈ
In May 2026, the @LRCSouthAfrica challenged the adoption of the Public Procurement Act in the Constitutional Court, arguing Parliament failed to ensure meaningful public participation.
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the assassination of a beloved activist, Comrade Mokoena Letsie. A firm defender of human rights, a caring neighbour and an active citizen, Mokoena was a member of a civil society coalition working to improve local government accountability. We mourn his loss and honour his commitment to ensuring dignity for all. Rest in Power.
Read the Statement from the Solidarity Action Committee Collective here: https://t.co/ho2PBNI1Ak
#BeyondStateCapture #Glencore #FreePalestine #MokoenaLetsie
@capture_beyond, Potch for Palestine, Solidarity Action Committee Collective, WASP, GIWUSA, Sa BDS Coalition
Despite appearances otherwise, politicians and civil servants in municipalities are employees of ordinary residents, elected into their positions of power to ensure that our service delivery needs are met.
Farm dwellers in Limpopo are demanding what should already be guaranteed: secure tenure, water access, safer homes, inclusion in disaster planning & a voice in local government.
βπ½π In a petition launched by Movement for CARE (M4C) and supported by the Peopleβs Legal Centre (PLC), Cape Town residents argue: βthe current [ward committee] rules deny us meaningful democratic representation at the ward level.