Project of the Year Mlungisi Jack Msibi, founder and head coach of Corinthians.Africa Africa & Blind Football SA. His programme combines football, netball, STEM education, life skills and food security. Under his leadership, Blind Football grew from 13 to 53 players and represented

Youth Justice Award John Mxolisi Mthembu, co-founder of the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement. Living in one of South Africa’s most polluted areas, he has led community mobilisation against coal and steel companies, contributing to landmark cases like Deadly Air and Cancel

Technology Innovation of the Year Rosie Motene- Pan African Queer feminist! 🏳️‍🌈 , founder of Letsatsi Healing Space and chair of the Other Foundation. Rosie Motene is a Pan-African feminist, activist, and writer with over 20 years of work in gender justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, and trauma-informed healing. She

Business in Solidarity Award Absa Group Group Absa Group has invested R320m, affecting 280,000 lives across Africa through education, employability, entrepreneurship, and relief. Young Africa Works has trained 2,744 women and youth entrepreneurs, created 3,700 jobs, and unlocked $25m

Congratulations to the winners of the inaugural Black Sash Human Rights Awards! They are extraordinary champions whose work uplifts communities, advances human rights, restores dignity and strengthens the fight for justice. From advocacy and community organising, to service,

We are at the #G20 Social Summit, raising one clear demand: put social protection for ALL at the centre of the global agenda. No more half-measures. No more leaving millions behind. A dignified life requires income support, quality public services, and a defined social

Black Sash has proudly celebrated its 70th anniversary with a gala dinner, which saw the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Human Rights Awards held at the Norval Foundation, the event brought together South Africa’s leading lights in social justice, politics, and civil

Black Sash stands firmly with calls for GBVF to be declared a national disaster. Every day, women carry the weight of fear, violence, and injustice — a burden no one should bear. As a women-centred organisation, we fight for a South Africa where women are emancipated, empowered,

Join us at our #G20 side event as we push for a stronger, inclusive social protection floor in the Global South! In partnership with Institute for Economic Justice and #PayTheGrants, we’re bringing bold ideas, powerful voices and a special screening of our documentary on Basic Income Support. Don’t

Letsatsi le Letsatsi, basadi le Bana ba tobana le hlekefetso, mme a se ntho e hlokang ho tloaheleha. Hlekefetso ea basadi le Bana le ho bolaoa hoa basadi ho ntse ho eketseha, mme Afrika Boroa e hloaka karabo ea tsohanyetso. #unburythetruth #DeclareGBVFANationalDisaster

As a women-centred organisation, we are not keeping quiet. We encourage everyone to rise up, amplify their voices, and declare GBVF a national disaster. #UnburyTheTruth #declaregbvfanationaldisaster #womenshutdown

WCRO Paralegal Palesa Kapa and Abigail Peters, Research and CBM Manager, attend the Western Cape Older Persons Care Alliance end-of-year meeting where issues concerning Older Persons in residence and community care arise. Issues such as Norms and Standards for Residences,

Today, we are participating in the Women For Change national shutdown. As an organisation we advocate and believe that all women - regardless of their sexual orientation, race, religion and or economic status, must be emancipated, empowered and free from #gbvf. With the

Today we are calling all the men in South Africa to be part of this call so that we make sure our women in SA are safe and protected from GBVF that is affecting our society. When we all come together, we can put an end to this. Let’s all stand up together as men and fight this.

GBVF is not just a statistic, it’s a violation of human rights. The majority of women have their own personal experience of GBV to share. Today we stand with all those women, saying enough is enough. It’s time we come together and fight this by joining the movement today at

Sifuna inkqubo esebenza kuwo wonke umntu. Iindlela nezicwangciso zokuphelisa i-GBVF kufuneka zixhaswe ngemali ukuze abantu bafumane uncedo. Abasindileyo kufuneka baxhaswe baze babekwe phambili, kuqinisekiswe ukuba bafumana uncedo abaludingayo. Ukuze oku kusebenza, sithi: xhasani

During these 15 minutes, as we lie down, we honour the lives of the 15 women murdered every single day, those who are being abused, those whose voices are not heard. We are saying you are not alone — this fight is not yours alone. We are with you, and we won’t rest until justice

Be part of a legacy that makes human rights real. Black Sash is seeking a dedicated and experienced Paralegal-Fieldworker to advance human rights on the ground — empowering communities, supporting partners, and driving meaningful change across the country. 📍 Gauteng Regional