Black Sash
@black_sash
Black Sash is a 70 year old veteran human rights organisation advocating for social justice in South Africa. (RTs are not necessarily endorsements)
New Black Sash documentary "Broken Promises" exposes the broken social grant system failing millions of vulnerable South Africans. Years of mismanagement have compromised the dignity and rights of grant recipients. Watch and share to demand change. youtu.be/vOaLvo6klfI
🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the Black Sash School Essay Competition! 🖊️📚 We celebrate your powerful voices, critical thinking, and passion for justice. Your essays reflect the spirit of active citizenship and echo the values of human dignity, equality, and freedom that…
Het jy vrae oor maatskaplike toelaes in Suid-Afrika? Ons jongste Black Sash pamflet het al die inligting wat jy nodig het — watter toelaes beskikbaar is en wie kan aansoek doen. Of dit nou vir jouself is of iemand wat jy ken, laai dit af, deel dit en help om die woord te…
Western Cape Regional Manager, Thandi Henkeman had the honour of serving as the guest speaker at REEP’s AGM held on 23 July. Under the theme “Empowerment Beyond Age, Rights, Resources and Recognition,” Thandi reflected on the strength of communities like Elsies River, where…
Why was the Child Support Grant Top-Up created? The foster care system is overwhelmed — too few social workers and long court delays. To ease the strain and ensure orphans in the care of relatives or child-headed households aren’t left behind, the Department of Social…
Because justice isn’t just about policy, it’s about how we show up for those society too often forgets. Yes, that's me in action. Preparing and serving meals 😄 #MandelaMonth2025 #MandelaDay #BlackSash70
Today, as part of our @MandelaDay efforts, Black Sash spent the day in solidarity with the Denis Hurley Centre, a place that continues to serve hundreds of people living on the streets with warmth, meals, healthcare, showers, clean clothes, and psychosocial support. A space where…
Today, as part of our @MandelaDay efforts, Black Sash spent the day in solidarity with the Denis Hurley Centre, a place that continues to serve hundreds of people living on the streets with warmth, meals, healthcare, showers, clean clothes, and psychosocial support. A space where…
📣 Our Essay Competition winners drop this week! 🏆 The judges have sifted through powerful entries, thank you to everyone who wrote with heart + purpose. 💚 Stay tuned! #BlackSash70
🔴🔴Our 2024 Annual Report is live! 🔴🔴 Read about our fierce advocacy to grassroots mobilisation - how we continue to stand firm in the fight for dignity, justice and human rights across South Africa. Read the full report now 👉👉blacksash.org.za/wp-content/upl… Let the numbers,…
#MandelaDay, we’d love to hear how you’re honouring Madiba’s legacy of justice and dignity. 🌍💚 In the comments, share your acts of service, whether big or small and inspire others to stand up for human rights. Let’s keep the spirit of activism alive, together. ✊🏾…
"What the Black Sash has done for this country is beyond praise." — @NelsonMandela This #MandelaDay, honour Madiba’s legacy by supporting the fight for justice, dignity & human rights for all. 💚 Donate. ✊🏾 Organise. 📢 Defend our Constitution DONATE HERE…
"What the Black Sash has done for this country is beyond praise." — @NelsonMandela This #MandelaDay, honour Madiba’s legacy by supporting the fight for justice, dignity & human rights for all. 💚 Donate. ✊🏾 Organise. 📢 Defend our Constitution DONATE HERE…
#WeStandWithSERI ✊ Section 27 of the South African Constitution guarantees everyone - yes, everyone the right to access healthcare services. @SERI_RightsSA
Though we are not in Johannesburg today, the Equal Education Law Centre stands in full solidarity with the @SERI_RightsSA & the communities & organisations it represents. We stand for justice, dignity, and equality for all. ✊🏾
Ni na mbudziso malugana na tshelede dza muhasho afrika Tshipembe? Leflaeḽa ḽashu ḽiswa ḽa Black Sash ḽina mafhungo oṱhe ane na a ṱoḓa — ni nga wana dzifhuno-dzashu na nnyi ane a nga dzikumbela. Arali zwi tshi khou ṱoḓea kha inwi kana muthu we na mu divha, iḓowunelode,…
"What the Black Sash has done for this country is beyond praise." — @NelsonMandela This #MandelaMonth let’s turn Madiba’s admiration into action✊🏾 For over 70 years, Black Sash has stood on the frontlines of justice, dignity, and human rights. From the apartheid trenches to…
MEDIA ALERT: @black_sash therefore urges @OfficialSASSA to ensure verification processes that do not unfairly penalise eligible grant recipients. We believe that with proper safeguards, reviews can happen without suspending or delaying much needed payments. #SASSA #SASSAGrants
Black Sash notes with concern recent media reports suggesting a “clash” between our organisation and @OfficialSASSA over the ongoing grants review process. Such headlines are misleading, unhelpful and risk undermining constructive efforts to strengthen South Africa’s social…
Black Sash notes with concern recent media reports suggesting a “clash” between our organisation and @OfficialSASSA over the ongoing grants review process. Such headlines are misleading, unhelpful and risk undermining constructive efforts to strengthen South Africa’s social…
Call for @SERI_RightsSA Support Tomorrow, the organisations represented by SERI-SA in litigation* against Operation Dudula have indicated that their leadership, and in some cases their membership will march to SERI-SA’s offices between 11:30 and 12:00, remaining for up to an…
🎥 A glimpse into a powerful day. The Black Sash Gauteng 70th Anniversary Celebration was a moving reminder of the strength in community, the power of people, and the legacy of justice that continues to shape our future. From reflections to real stories, this was more than an…
[ON AIR] A serious dispute has erupted between civil society organisation @black_sash and @OfficialSASSA over what Black Sash calls an "unfair" and "opaque" review process that could see over 200,000 social grant recipients lose access to vital support. Thandi Henkeman: Black…