PinnedIt’s time to afford us the dignity we deserve…By Paskaliah Kachieng’a & Andrew Kaliati The basic role of the government is to protect its citizens, at the most basic level from war and violence and at a higher level to provide dignity and the protection of each citizen’s basic human rights. In South Africa, the Freedom Charter is…Dignity6 min readDignity6 min read
Jun 20, 2021The role of the modern African Man: A conversation Dr Baba Amani Olubanjo BuntuThrough our Amazwi Ethu Program we are connecting with South Africans to discuss what it means to be free and treated with dignity in our country today. The building blocks behind Amazwi Ethu is based on the Freedom Charter and you can find out more on our website. As we…Fatherhood8 min readFatherhood8 min read
Jun 16, 2021The importance of authentic youth voices in 21st century activismWe sat down with Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli, a member of the Global Youth Collective, to find out more about her involvement in youth activism. The Global Youth Collective is an extension of Amnesty International, with young people from around the world. These young people work together with Amnesty to campaign for…Youth Empowerment6 min readYouth Empowerment6 min read
May 25, 2021Who is to save Africa if not Africans themselves?By Chanda Mwale The 25th of May is the day when the continent of Africa celebrates Africa Day. Formerly known as Africa Freedom Day. It was on this day in 1963 that the charter of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was signed in Addis Ababa. This agreement was signed…Africa5 min readAfrica5 min read
May 13, 2021Lessons on Freedom & Dignity: The Rustlers Valley StoryBy Gino Govender, Managing Trustee at the Earthrise Trust This month marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the South African Constitution. The core principles of our constitution — Equality, Dignity, Democracy and Freedom — are needed now more than ever. With vaccine apartheid visible for all that choose…Freedom5 min readFreedom5 min read
Apr 27, 2021The fear that stalks our “Freedom”Puleng Mosholi, Amani Board Member I was born in 1981, in what was East Germany at that time. I grew up in ’80s and ’90s New York, at the height of the US crack epidemic. I moved to Jo’burg in 1994, just after my 13th birthday. I was a late…Gender Equality6 min readGender Equality6 min read
Apr 7, 2021The ability to just be!By Llaka Tshesane , Amani Ambassador I am a South African, a scientist, a poet, a community activist and a young black woman. Each of these elements define who I am, some more than others. …Freedom3 min readFreedom3 min read
Mar 24, 2021Our constitutional right to clean water & dignified sanitation — a liberator or oppressor?Our constitutional right to clean water & dignified sanitation — a liberator or oppressor? By Amanda Mkhonza-Board Member Amani More than 25 years have passed since South Africans were first empowered with the right to an environment that is not harmful to health and wellbeing, in section 24 of the Constitution. South Africa’s water resources, although mentioned in the definition of ‘environment’, are regulated…Water7 min readWater7 min read
Mar 19, 2021Not yet Uhuru…By Dr. Simamkele Hela I am a young black doctor, a father and a husband. Despite the narrative the world sets for me as a black male. I am an educated black family man living in the leafy green suburbs of Johannesburg; you could say I have achieved a certain…6 min read6 min read
Mar 9, 2021A Challenged World is an Alert World!Lameez Eksteen for Amani “Please accept my apologies for only sending this through now. I gave it a shot but was unfortunately hospitalized- It was a false alarm and baby is not ready yet.” That was how I started my email to the Amani Communications Team, I am not sure…International Womens Day5 min readInternational Womens Day5 min read
