FES South Africa
@FES_SouthAfrica
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, South Africa Office. Shaping Social Democracy since 1925. https://southafrica.fes.de/
📽️ Join us after the L20 side event for a Tax War screening and dialogue on Tax Justice in the African Context. As global trade shifts, who pays the price—and who benefits? #TaxJustice #TaxWar #L20 #TradeJustice #AfricanFutures #Taxthesuperrich

MEDIA STATEMENT South Africa’s trade union Federations to host L20 Summit ahead of G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting. Read full statement 👇 southafrica.fes.de/event/south-af… @_cosatu @FEDUSAMedia @SAFTU_media #workersrights #L20 #G20SouthAfrica #Solidarity #Equality
A strong workers’ movement needs strong solidarity and internationalism! As global trade shifts and nationalist autocrats rise, working-class struggles must transcend borders. We must stand with workers everywhere against exploitation, imperialism, and corporate power.

As we continue to mark #FES100 through the voices of our partners, participants, and friends, we are reminded that there is still much to fight for. What do we fight for together? Share your voice. #FES100 #ALotLeftToFightFor #SolidarityInAction #SocialJustice #Internationalism

Progressive economic policy is anti-neoliberal, feminist, decolonial and sustainable! The @REFAFestival is BACK 🗓️ 5 Sept | 📍 UJ, Johannesburg 🎟️Sign up: ow.ly/cMgx50WeOE7 #EconomicJustice #FeministPolicy #DecoloniseEverything Find more info👇
The @REFAFestival is back! After a pause in 2024, The #REFAFEST2025 returns with a one-day gathering of bold ideas and radical alternatives. Join us on Friday, 5 September, at the University of Johannesburg. Sign up here: ow.ly/cMgx50WeOE7
Trade unions need to renew to navigate the changing world of work(ers). @MISTRA_SA and @FES_SouthAfrica donated books to @SAMWUnion for the establishment of the Ekurhuleni Regional Resource Center\Library.


Together, we fight for sustainability, solidarity, international cooperation, and a different idea of how we could imagine the world for a just society. What do we fight for together❓ Share your voice.💬 #FES100 #ALotLeftToFightFor #FeministLeadership #SolidarityInAction
📚🎙️ I was invited by the @FES_SouthAfrica give a two-day Winter School Workshop on the Black Consciousness Philosophy to 24 postgraduate students from the @ufh1916, @Rhodes_Uni , @WalterSisuluUni & @MandelaUni 🖤🙏🏾 Bekumnandi
The declaration of the newly convened South African Tax Justice Working Group, that the IEJ is a member of, has been published! The declaration calls for bold, progressive tax reform to tackle inequality and to fund public services. ow.ly/Y71o50Wp7L2
Democracy needs democrats‼️ We asked, “South Africa needs progressive leaders; will you be one of them?” Young activist answered the call.✊ The @FES_SouthAfrica is delighted to announce the Fort Hare Activist School Class of 2025—the 11th class!✨🥳

What do we fight for together? "For social justice, feminist leadership, world peace, international cooperation, and an environment that protects not only the present but also future generations. We fight for equality in all its forms — economic, gender, racial, & ecological."
How can SA fund a Just Energy Transition that works for people and the planet? Our latest newsletter explores bold climate finance solutions, from monetary and fiscal reform to development finance institution transformation. 📬 Dive in: - mailchi.mp/iej.org.za/new…
As we continue to mark #FES100, we celebrate a century of advancing social democracy, solidarity, and internationalism. Through the voices of our participants, partners, and friends, we were reminded that there is still a lot left to fight for. Share your voice.

ARTICLE | IEJ’s Kelle Howson, Labour and Social Security Senior Researcher, says SA must shift from restrictive targeting to inclusive systems. •9 in 10 eligible SRD applicants excluded •Digital system fails poorest communities Full article: ow.ly/G6L550WlqsW
As we continue to mark #FES100, we celebrate a century of advancing social democracy, solidarity, and internationalism. Through the voices of our participants, partners, and friends, we were reminded that there is still a lot left to fight for. @ITFglobalunion

TUNE IN | IEJ Basic Income Researcher, Siyanda Baduza, will be joining Gareth Edwards on eNCA this afternoon to discuss the urgent need to increase social grant payments in South Africa. 🕓 4:15 PM 📺 Watch on DStv Channel 403
‼Fair Finance Needs Fair Work‼ Unfair global financial rules 📉 continue to widen inequality, weaken public services 🏥, and put workers at risk. Respecting workers' rights is essential for inclusive and sustainable development. #FFD4, #FinancingOurFuture #OurCommonFuture
ANC NEC member, Cde Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma speaks in a panel discussion under the theme "Women's Voices in the G20" at the Women in Diplomacy and the G20 Agenda Dialogue, held at the Birchwood Conference Centre. "Women have power but they don't have spaces or access to exercise…