Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)

6 months ago today Lord Oates raised the issue of mass lead poisoning of children in Kabwe, one of the world's most polluted towns, in the House of Lords Colonial-era mining by @AngloAmerican left most of the pollution When will it repair the harm? When will the UK force it to?

WHEN COMMUNITIES FIGHT BACK: XENOPHOBIA, SOLIDARITY AND RESISTANCE Join us for the first webinar in our series, From Division to Solidarity: Organising Against Xenophobia and the Far Right. 12 November 2026 / 16:00 GMT | 18:00 SAST / Online Register: bit.ly/Xenophobia_Solidarity…

ESWATINI - TIME TO ACT | PARLIAMENTARY LAUNCH On 3 November, ACTSA launches, a report by Emaswati researchers calling on the UK Government & Commonwealth to act. 📅 Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 6pm–8pm 📍 Committee Room 10, House of Commons, London RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bwwj…

As part of International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (18–24 October), @EAfricaZambia launched UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s Role in the Kabwe Sacrifice Zone. Get involved: actsa.org/justice-for-the-mi… #JusticeForKabwe

As we look towards Zambia’s 62nd Independence Day tomorrow, we reflect on the people of Kabwe, who continue to live with the devastating legacy of lead pollution and await justice. Get involved in ACTSA’s Justice for Kabwe campaign: bit.ly/3W03UPi #JusticeForKabwe

Join us for a 3-part webinar series on xenophobia, resistance and rebuilding solidarity. Register for Webinar #1: When Communities Fight Back: Xenophobia, Solidarity and Resistance 🔗bit.ly/Xenophobia_Solidarity… Organise for solidarity, not division. #ResistanceAndSolidarity

What comes to mind when you think about Eswatini? Our new report, Eswatini - Time to Act, examines the realities facing the people of Eswatini and why the international community must act. Coming soon… Follow us for updates: actsa.org/human-rights-in-sw… #HumanRights #Eswatini

Today, @EAfricaZambia is hosting a breakfast event in Kabwe to bring the findings of ACTSA's report, UNDENIABLE: Anglo American’s Role in the Kabwe Sacrifice Zone, to the heart of the community. Get involved, support the campaign: 🔗actsa.org/justice-for-the-mi… #JusticeForKabwe

WHO PAYS THE PRICE FOR GOLD? Since 2019, S.A gold miners and their families have been awarded £268m in compensation for silicosis. More than six years later, they’re still fighting for what they’re owed. Help us demand action: actsa.org/justice-for-south-… #JusticeForMiners

32 African countries spend more on external debt than on healthcare. 25 spend more on debt than on education. Debt justice means fair debt relief so countries can prioritise people over repayments. Help #CancelTheDebt today: 🔗actsa.org/cancelling-unfair-… #CancelTheDebt

Did you know? Glasgow awarded Nelson Mandela the Freedom of the City in 1981 while he was imprisoned under apartheid. Today, that legacy of solidarity reminds us that human rights transcend nationality. S.A must stand against xenophobia. #MandelaLegacy #InternationalSolidarity

ICYMI | ACTSA on @salaamedia S.A’s history demonstrates the importance of international solidarity in the struggle against apartheid. Xenophobia cannot thrive where action is needed. Listen to the full interview on Spotify: bit.ly/4ybegJm #HumanRights

HAPPENING NOW | JOIN THE CALL FOR DEBT CANCELLATION Join @debtjustice live from Bangkok. How can the UK government help deliver change? Join the event: us.list-manage.com/10tKxpZda… If you can’t join live, register to receive the recording. #DebtJustice #CancelTheDebt

Join Debt Justice live from Bangkok to hear about the global call for debt cancellation and how the UK can help make it happen. Wednesday | 1pm–2:15pm BST | Online Register to attend or receive the recording: act.debtjustice.org.uk/rsvp-… #DebtJustice #CancelTheDebt

Kabwe is still waiting for justice. In an article for the @mailandguardian, Lord Peter Hain examines the community’s ongoing fight for justice and accountability. Read here: mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026… #Justice4Kabwe

Today, ACTSA joined the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation in Glasgow for the unveiling of a statue honouring Nelson Mandela at Nelson Mandela Place. We are proud to have been part of this historic occasion. To follow ACTSA click 👉 actsa.org/get-involved/

[STATEMENT] ACTSA congratulates Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. We recognise her lifelong commitment to justice, equality and human rights. Read our full statement: bit.ly/Navi_Pillay #NaviPillay #HumanRights

There are many ways to support ACTSA’s work for human rights across Southern Africa. You can donate, fundraise, become a member or join our Youth Activist Community. Find out how you can get involved: actsa.org/get-involved/ #Join4Solidarity #Join4HumanRights

THANK YOU FOR STANDING IN SOLIDARITY This morning, we stood outside the Royal Courts of Justice in solidarity with the Tanzanian claimants as the LBMA trial began. The fight does not end at the courtroom door. Follow ACTSA for updates on our work: 🔗actsa.org/get-involved/

TOMORROW: PROTEST & PASTRIES Start your morning with protest, solidarity and pastries. 📍 Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand, London 🕘 Wednesday 7 October | 9:00–10:00am Come before work. Stand for accountability. Have a pastry. Register to join: bit.ly/46UIWn9

On 30 September, Botswana marked 60 years of independence. ACTSA recognises this milestone and Botswana’s place in the wider story of Southern Africa’s struggle for self-determination, justice and equality. Find out more and get involved: actsa.org/get-involved/ #Botswana60