The series involves profile interviews and long form feature articles covering autobiographical elements, the work of their organisations and the critical role these organisations play in furthering the democratic project and the constitutional promise of a society in a transition.
Activist. DGS, Social Justice Coalition “…We provide this space… Where communities come together to say, ‘we have a problem of access to water -what do we do?” Mandisa Dyantyi Mandisa Dyantyi: — Women in Social Justice Ep 01 Mandisa Dyantyi is rather wary of how durable and sustainable victories are, in the space she operates […]
“…create a space for learning, and doing broader social justice work, ensuring that state institutions at a local level know that there is an institution in the community that is working to hold them to account.” Tshenolo Tshoaedi Tshenolo Tshoaedi: — Women in Social Justice Ep 02 Justice is neither cheap nor freely given. It […]
‘..that you could help people improve their lives or access opportunities and justice through the use of law’ Palesa Madi Palesa Madi — Women in Social Justice Ep 03 Not all lawyers join the heady world of commerce – drafting contracts, litigating for industry and overseeing mergers and acquisitions. Unlike in the movies either, not […]
“..Just because you are making money, does not give you a ‘Free Pass’ on all the negative impacts of your work” Tracey Davies — Women in Social Justice Ep 04 Colonialism and Apartheid were largely driven by the collusive relations of power between dominant firms and the state. These relations and shared interests centred on […]
‘…Our parents taught us that education is a key to a different kind of future’, Noncedo Madubedube & Tracey Malawana — Women in Social Justice Ep 05 As we drive into a high school on the edge of Tembisa Township in the East of Johannesburg, we are met with the voice of a teacher undertaking […]
‘We have a team of lawyers, activists, researchers, field workers and communications people’, Rugege says, ‘and they are all so passionate … a team that is so passionate about making social change every day.’ Umunyana Rugege — Women in Social Justice Ep 06 Braamfontein is home to many social justice, public interest law and advocacy organizations. […]
“Everybody loves accessibility; accessibility is expensive. It is just not cheap. One example is the child support grant campaign, just for bulk SMS, we spent R1.2m on SMS, so accessibility is lovely, but it is not cheap …” Koketso Moeti — Women in Social Justice Ep 07 Koketso Moeti has been in the trenches of […]
Women leaders within the Social Justice Sector stand ready to undertake and complete. Women in Social Justice — SJI In the height of a once in a century pandemic it might seem like hubris to salute the work of the South African social justice sector. All of us it seems have just been getting on with the work […]
