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. https://t.co/g2WnprGYWi

@black_sash @StellenboschUni @ThuliMadonsela3 @alanwinde @CFSJ_MPlan President talks about the school food nutrition programme, and its impact on 9.7 million learners. It’s just recently included breakfast too! But he says there are still questions about what happened to the learners on the weekend.

Hunger is a driver of conflict and intimately of war. We need bridges from our world to the world we had hoped for when we adopted our constitution. The problem is not just the production of food but making it impossible to buy food. @black_sash @StellenboschUni @ThuliMadonsela3

Mark my words They will push our country to civil wars

🗳️ Your voice matters — help us honour South Africa’s human rights champions! The Black Sash Human Rights Awards celebrate South Africans who stand for dignity, equality, and justice. 🌍 Now it’s your turn to recognise the changemakers around you! 💪 Nominate anyone in South

💬 The Western Cape Regional Office (WCRO) has been busy this week! 📍 Yesterday, the team hosted a Community Dialogue in Ashton, creating space for residents to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas around social grants and service delivery. 📍 Today, we continued the

#WorldFoodDay serves as a powerful reminder of the work that remains to be done in eradicating hunger and food insecurity. The South African food system requires a rethink to offer sustainable solutions for the sufficient supply of healthy food. Food and nutrition is one of the

💬 Our Gauteng Regional Office, in partnership with the Oprete Advice Office, is hosting a Community Dialogue in Mokopane to share the results of the monitoring of Pay Sites and the local SASSA office conducted between May and July. 🤝 @OfficialSASSA officials, tribal

🛑 Attention Black Sash supporters! Woolworths has moved to a new loyalty programme — MyDifference — and all previous cause selections have been reset. Please re-select Black Sash in the Woolworths App before 31 October 2025 so your shopping continues to make a difference! ✅

Deadline is fast approaching to nominate your change maker for the Black Sash Inaugural Human Rights Awards. Nominations are OPEN till October 25th. Do you know a human rights champion making a difference? Nominate them for the Black Sash Human Rights Awards today! 🔗

Black Sash KZN RO and KwaDlangezwa CAO held a Stakeholder and Community Dialogue on 13 and 14 October, respectively, to share the monitoring findings of our Community-Based Monitoring (CBM) in Esikhaleni with SASSAand service users. Between 2023 and 2025, there has been marked

📸 GRO Community Dialogues in Action! Our GRO, together with the Centre for Research Development and @OfficialSASSA , is engaging with community members in Limpopo right now. Residents are sharing their experiences, raising concerns, and contributing ideas to improve social

💬 Our GRO is conducting a Community Dialogue in partnership with the Centre for Research Development in Limpopo. All roads, no matter how rural, lead to Marulaneng, where community members are coming together to share their experiences, challenges, and ideas for improving

💬 Today, our Western Cape Regional Office (WCRO) is in Hout Bay for a community dialogue, joined by @OfficialSASSA and the Department of Social Development (DSD). Residents are sharing their experiences, challenges, and ideas around social grants and service delivery, helping

📘 The Maintenance Act ensures that children and dependents receive the financial support they deserve. In partnership with the NPA, this training unpacks how the law protects families and enforces accountability. 🎥 Watch the full session here:

🚨 Deadline Approaching! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to vote in the Black Sash Human Rights Awards — a first in our 70-year history of advancing dignity, equality, and justice. We’re honouring South Africans who are driving real change in their communities. 🗳️ Vote now and help

🎉 Black Sash Schools Essay Writing Competition ✍️ Congratulations to all the winners! 🌟 The competition celebrated the voices of young South Africans who reflected on justice, equality, and the power of active citizenship. We’re proud to honour these outstanding learners

October is World Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 At Black Sash, we recognize that mental health is deeply connected to dignity, equality, and social justice. Poverty, inequality, and social exclusion affect more than livelihoods — they impact our mental well-being too. Together,

📚 Our Helpline Team is in Dukathole township, near Germiston, for a Mass Advice Day — joined by Lawyers for Human Rights, @OfficialSASSA , @LegalAid , the Casual Workers Advice Office, and the Foundation for Human Rights — providing vital support and resources to local

Because life (and teamwork!) really is good! Our Finance and Operations team took a break at Life is Good Café to share laughs and recharge as part of team building. #TeamBlackSash #TeamBuilding

🌟 Molly Blackburn Lifetime Achievement Award! 🙏 Black Sash Human Rights Awards – A first in our 70-year history of advancing dignity, equality, and justice. Some individuals dedicate their entire lives to justice, equality, and the protection of human rights! This award pays