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?

HAPPENING NOW! When Communities Fight Back: Xenophobia, Solidarity and Resistance. Connecting voices from Africa, the US, Canada and beyond to explore how communities can challenge xenophobia. Watch the livestream on Facebook: facebook.com/share/v/18tvd1L… #ResistanceAndSolidarity

HAPPENING LATER TODAY | 16:00 GMT / 18:00 SAST How do we challenge xenophobia and build solidarity? Join us for ‘When Communities Fight Back: Xenophobia, Solidarity and Resistance.' Today, 12 November | Online via Zoom RSVP: bit.ly/Xenophobia_Solidarity… #ResistanceAndSolidarity

ONE DAY TO GO! Tomorrow, join us for our first webinar on resisting xenophobia- “When Communities Fight Back: Xenophobia, Solidarity and Resistance." 12 November 2026 16:00 GMT | 18:00 SAST | Online via Zoom RSVP: bit.ly/Xenophobia_Solidarity… #ResistanceAndSolidarity

[STATEMENT] ACTSA has joined the @CorpJusticeUK and others in welcoming the UK Government’s announcement that it will introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation. Read: bit.ly/human-rights-due-dili… #CorporateAccountability #CorporateJustice

Building solidarity takes more than conversation. It requires collective action. Join our first webinar, When Communities Fight Back: Xenophobia, Solidarity and Resistance 12 November 2026 | 16:00 GMT | 18:00 SAST Online via Zoom Register: bit.ly/Xenophobia_Solidarity…

Speaking at ACTSA's AGM, Reverend Phumzile Stofile reflects on xenophobia in S.A and the importance of collective action in building a more inclusive and united society. He leaves us with an important question: What will you do? Watch full address: youtu.be/jLPS0n7KRqI

ACTSA LAUNCHES ESWATINI REPORT AT THE UK PARLIAMENT Thanks to Kim Johnson MP for hosting us, & to all who joined in person and online for their participation & support. The time for international solidarity is now. Read the report: actsa.org/report-eswatini-ti… #HumanRightsEswatini

1 year later: 140,000 people still waiting for justice in Kabwe One year after the appeal hearing at the Supreme Court of Appeal, the need for accountability persists. The people of Kabwe deserve justice. Read about the case & campaign: actsa.org/justice-for-the-mi… #JusticeForKabwe

Today, ACTSA launches its new report at the House of Commons, hosted by Kim Johnson MP. You can follow the launch live. 📅 03 Nov 2026 | 6pm–8pm UK time Join the launch on Zoom: parliament-uk.zoom.us/j/6173… Meeting ID: 617 3906 4126 Passcode: 968077 #HumanRightsEswatini

Join ACTSA and Kim Johnson MP at the parliamentary launch of Eswatini – Time to Act. 📅 Tuesday, 3 November 📍 Committee Room 10, House of Commons, London 🕕 6pm–8pm UK time Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bwwj… #HumanRightsEswatini

Kim Johnson MP has voiced her support for the demands of Emaswati and will host the parliamentary launch of ACTSA’s new report on Tuesday. 📅 Tuesday, 3 November 2026 📍 House of Commons, London 🕕 6pm–8pm UK time Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bwwj… #HumanRightsEswatini

“The escalation in human rights abuses by the autocratic government in Eswatini is shocking and must be condemned.” - Kim Johnson MP ACTSA launches new report at the UK Parliament. 📅 3 November | 🕕 6–8pm UK time | House of Commons, London Join us: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bwwj…

ESWATINI – TIME TO ACT | PARLIAMENTARY LAUNCH Bringing the realities facing the people of Eswatini to the heart of UK Parliament. RSVP HERE: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bwwj… 📅 Tuesday, 3 November 2026 🕕 6pm–8pm 📍 Committee Room 10, House of Commons, London #HumanRightsEswatini

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