Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)
@actsa-uk.bsky.social
Working in solidarity with southern Africa civil society to shift power and undo the legacies of colonialism and apartheid. Formerly the Anti-Apartheid Movement.
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OUT NOW: our report with Environment Africa Zambia,
@ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social and RAID about lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia
Four mothers share their stories alongside the latest medical research and the evidence about whose responsibility it is to clean up: shorturl.at/uCH8r
#JusticeForKabwe
@ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social and RAID about lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia
Four mothers share their stories alongside the latest medical research and the evidence about whose responsibility it is to clean up: shorturl.at/uCH8r
#JusticeForKabwe
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Our sister organisation ACTSA UK campaigns on this issue, about migrant Zimbabwean and other care workers being refused visas to the UK for their children despite having legal entitlement. See bit.ly/Allfamsmatter & actsa.org/campaigns/al... ACTSA Scotland has raised this with some Scottish MPs.
December 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Our sister organisation ACTSA UK campaigns on this issue, about migrant Zimbabwean and other care workers being refused visas to the UK for their children despite having legal entitlement. See bit.ly/Allfamsmatter & actsa.org/campaigns/al... ACTSA Scotland has raised this with some Scottish MPs.
Important action by @unisontheunion.bsky.social and overseas care workers on #InternationalMigrantsDay. Even migrants mums who arrived before current restrictions have been denied visas for their children. Migrant workers are holding up our NHS - they deserve better!
📹📢 Yesterday, hundreds of overseas staff working in social care and the NHS travelled to Westminster to lobby MPs over plans to restrict visa rules for care workers.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
💜✊ Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we recognise the migrant workers whose voices were at the heart of that lobby.
December 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Important action by @unisontheunion.bsky.social and overseas care workers on #InternationalMigrantsDay. Even migrants mums who arrived before current restrictions have been denied visas for their children. Migrant workers are holding up our NHS - they deserve better!
Ani came to the UK in 2023 to work as a carer
But because she's a single mother, her children didn't get visas for almost two years, causing great pain. Many mums are still in this impossible situation
On #MigrantsDay, read Ani's story on @mumsnet.com
But because she's a single mother, her children didn't get visas for almost two years, causing great pain. Many mums are still in this impossible situation
On #MigrantsDay, read Ani's story on @mumsnet.com
Guest Post: “I came to the UK as a carer in 2023 because I was assured that I could bring my children. But I’ve not seen them for almost two years.” | Mumsnet
^The UK’s care crisis has led to agencies recruiting outside of the UK since Brexit, and many care workers have come from Zimbabwe. Many are sing...
www.mumsnet.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ani came to the UK in 2023 to work as a carer
But because she's a single mother, her children didn't get visas for almost two years, causing great pain. Many mums are still in this impossible situation
On #MigrantsDay, read Ani's story on @mumsnet.com
But because she's a single mother, her children didn't get visas for almost two years, causing great pain. Many mums are still in this impossible situation
On #MigrantsDay, read Ani's story on @mumsnet.com
Rest in power Susie Figgis, a highly acclaimed casting director but more importantly one of the scores of Brits who worked underground to assist the undercover struggle for a non-racist, democratic South Africa. Condolences to Susie's friends and family.
RONNIE KASRILS: Susie Figgis was a revolutionary recruit and honorary South African
We must not forget Figgis' substantial South African contribution
www.businessday.co.za
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rest in power Susie Figgis, a highly acclaimed casting director but more importantly one of the scores of Brits who worked underground to assist the undercover struggle for a non-racist, democratic South Africa. Condolences to Susie's friends and family.
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2/2 🧵 ✨ The entire Frantz Fanon special issue is available to read and download for free — the perfect festive deep dive 🎄🔥
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💡 You can also suscribe to support #ROAPE as an fully open-access journal.
#Fanon100 #AfricanLiberation #Decolonisation
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💡 You can also suscribe to support #ROAPE as an fully open-access journal.
#Fanon100 #AfricanLiberation #Decolonisation
December 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
2/2 🧵 ✨ The entire Frantz Fanon special issue is available to read and download for free — the perfect festive deep dive 🎄🔥
👉 buff.ly/6ZACRRN
💡 You can also suscribe to support #ROAPE as an fully open-access journal.
#Fanon100 #AfricanLiberation #Decolonisation
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💡 You can also suscribe to support #ROAPE as an fully open-access journal.
#Fanon100 #AfricanLiberation #Decolonisation
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Are you a UK taxpayer? Did you know that £4.5 million of public money will be going to one of the largest mining companies in the world, which is accused — by communities in South Africa and Zambia all the way to Peru and Chile — of community neglect, environmental damage and damage to ecosystems?
FCDO slammed for spending UK taxpayer money on mining giant’s programme in South Africa
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) has responded to news that the FCDO is partnering with mining giant Anglo American, which has a track record of poor community engagement and environmental degradati...
actsa.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Are you a UK taxpayer? Did you know that £4.5 million of public money will be going to one of the largest mining companies in the world, which is accused — by communities in South Africa and Zambia all the way to Peru and Chile — of community neglect, environmental damage and damage to ecosystems?
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Bad news on many levels that the number of healthcare workers coming to the UK has dropped by half due to immigration rules & racism
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Bad news on many levels that the number of healthcare workers coming to the UK has dropped by half due to immigration rules & racism
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Bad news on many levels that the number of healthcare workers coming to the UK has dropped by half due to immigration rules & racism
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Rising racism blamed for collapse in number of foreign nurses coming to UK
Number of overseas nurses and midwives registered between April and September was half that of a year ago
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Bad news on many levels that the number of healthcare workers coming to the UK has dropped by half due to immigration rules & racism
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Workers already here are also leaving - including single mums whose children were never granted visas according to Women of Zimbabwe. Migrants must be treated better!
Are you a UK taxpayer? Did you know that £4.5 million of public money will be going to one of the largest mining companies in the world, which is accused — by communities in South Africa and Zambia all the way to Peru and Chile — of community neglect, environmental damage and damage to ecosystems?
FCDO slammed for spending UK taxpayer money on mining giant’s programme in South Africa
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) has responded to news that the FCDO is partnering with mining giant Anglo American, which has a track record of poor community engagement and environmental degradati...
actsa.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Are you a UK taxpayer? Did you know that £4.5 million of public money will be going to one of the largest mining companies in the world, which is accused — by communities in South Africa and Zambia all the way to Peru and Chile — of community neglect, environmental damage and damage to ecosystems?
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This #HumanRightsDay, we stand against the erosion of the right to health.
But cuts to UK aid are doing exactly that.
It’s time to #RepairNotRetreat 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/repairnotret...
But cuts to UK aid are doing exactly that.
It’s time to #RepairNotRetreat 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/repairnotret...
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 PM
This #HumanRightsDay, we stand against the erosion of the right to health.
But cuts to UK aid are doing exactly that.
It’s time to #RepairNotRetreat 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/repairnotret...
But cuts to UK aid are doing exactly that.
It’s time to #RepairNotRetreat 👉 healthyfutures.eaction.online/repairnotret...
The devastating impact of mining has changed the lives of women in Southern Africa irrevocably.
Today, as Anglo American shareholders gather to vote on the merger, women from South Africa and Zambia spoke of women's lived experiences of the impact and how they are fighting for justice.
Today, as Anglo American shareholders gather to vote on the merger, women from South Africa and Zambia spoke of women's lived experiences of the impact and how they are fighting for justice.
Mining and the many masks of gender violence : 16 days of activism in 2025 - ACTSA
Gender-based violence and other impacts on women are linked to the mining projects and lack of accountability of companies like Anglo American - as the UN's 16 Days of Activism against GBV catalyses a...
actsa.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The devastating impact of mining has changed the lives of women in Southern Africa irrevocably.
Today, as Anglo American shareholders gather to vote on the merger, women from South Africa and Zambia spoke of women's lived experiences of the impact and how they are fighting for justice.
Today, as Anglo American shareholders gather to vote on the merger, women from South Africa and Zambia spoke of women's lived experiences of the impact and how they are fighting for justice.
Starting in 1 hour! Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
Women worldwide face gendered repercussions from the mining industry, from gender-based violence to economic violence. But they are fighting back.
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Starting in 1 hour! Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
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Today Anglo American are holding a shareholder meeting where they will vote on the merger with Teck Resources, which would see their HQ shift to Canada.
We’ll be at the meeting to raise our concerns about this move enabling Anglo to evade accountability for the harms of its mining operations.
We’ll be at the meeting to raise our concerns about this move enabling Anglo to evade accountability for the harms of its mining operations.
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Today Anglo American are holding a shareholder meeting where they will vote on the merger with Teck Resources, which would see their HQ shift to Canada.
We’ll be at the meeting to raise our concerns about this move enabling Anglo to evade accountability for the harms of its mining operations.
We’ll be at the meeting to raise our concerns about this move enabling Anglo to evade accountability for the harms of its mining operations.
Women worldwide face gendered repercussions from the mining industry, from gender-based violence to economic violence. But they are fighting back.
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Women worldwide face gendered repercussions from the mining industry, from gender-based violence to economic violence. But they are fighting back.
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
Hear from speakers about Zambia, South Africa and South America on Tuesday.
9 Dec, 12 noon UK time, 2pm SAST time.
Register here: shorturl.at/StEGI
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Up to 6,500 people are at risk of being displaced in the DRC by planned railway rehabilitation.
It's part of the multi-billion-dollar Lobito Corridor infrastructure project funded by the EU & US, amid a global race to secure supplies of “critical minerals”, according to a @globalwitness.org report
It's part of the multi-billion-dollar Lobito Corridor infrastructure project funded by the EU & US, amid a global race to secure supplies of “critical minerals”, according to a @globalwitness.org report
US and EU critical minerals project could displace thousands in DR Congo – report
Global Witness says plan to upgrade railway line from DRC to Angola puts up to 1,200 buildings at risk of demolition
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Up to 6,500 people are at risk of being displaced in the DRC by planned railway rehabilitation.
It's part of the multi-billion-dollar Lobito Corridor infrastructure project funded by the EU & US, amid a global race to secure supplies of “critical minerals”, according to a @globalwitness.org report
It's part of the multi-billion-dollar Lobito Corridor infrastructure project funded by the EU & US, amid a global race to secure supplies of “critical minerals”, according to a @globalwitness.org report
ACTSA trustees are very pleased to announce that Rachel Palma Randle has been appointed as ACTSA’s Director.
Rachel will take ACTSA forward in delivering across our key focus areas with partners, including gender justice work, arising from our strategy review.
Rachel will take ACTSA forward in delivering across our key focus areas with partners, including gender justice work, arising from our strategy review.
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) welcomes new director Rachel Palma Randle
ACTSA trustees are pleased to announce a new director to take ACTSA forward in delivering across our key focus areas with partners, including gender justice work, arising from our strategy review and ...
actsa.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
ACTSA trustees are very pleased to announce that Rachel Palma Randle has been appointed as ACTSA’s Director.
Rachel will take ACTSA forward in delivering across our key focus areas with partners, including gender justice work, arising from our strategy review.
Rachel will take ACTSA forward in delivering across our key focus areas with partners, including gender justice work, arising from our strategy review.
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Worldwide, women face - and resist - the gendered impacts of mining
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Worldwide, women face - and resist - the gendered impacts of mining
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Worldwide, women face - and resist - the gendered impacts of mining
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Worldwide, women face - and resist - the gendered impacts of mining
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on Tuesday (12:00 GMT; 14:00 SAST), ahead of Anglo American shareholders voting on a proposed merger, to hear from activists and communities about the company's impacts on women
Register now us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
ACTSA joined this call led by @corporateeurope.org calling on the EU to drop its target of importing 10m tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and end all financial support for imports
#GreenHydrogen is not climate-friendly, supports fossil fuel infrastructure and causes significant harm to communities
#GreenHydrogen is not climate-friendly, supports fossil fuel infrastructure and causes significant harm to communities
I Challenge Thee
www.corporateeurope.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
ACTSA joined this call led by @corporateeurope.org calling on the EU to drop its target of importing 10m tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and end all financial support for imports
#GreenHydrogen is not climate-friendly, supports fossil fuel infrastructure and causes significant harm to communities
#GreenHydrogen is not climate-friendly, supports fossil fuel infrastructure and causes significant harm to communities
ACTSA and @ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social express our support for MACUA's petition to the South African parliament about Anglo American exiting South Africa
The mining giant's conduct undermines national economic sovereignty & community well-being. It must be held to account now #NoExitWithoutJustice
The mining giant's conduct undermines national economic sovereignty & community well-being. It must be held to account now #NoExitWithoutJustice
MACUA submit parliamentary petition calling for corporate accountability as Anglo American exits South Africa - ACTSA
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and London Mining Network stand in solidarity with MACUA and partners in South Africa as they submit a petition to the South Africa parliament about Anglo American's upcoming merger as part of the campaign 'No Exit Without Justice'.
actsa.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ACTSA and @ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social express our support for MACUA's petition to the South African parliament about Anglo American exiting South Africa
The mining giant's conduct undermines national economic sovereignty & community well-being. It must be held to account now #NoExitWithoutJustice
The mining giant's conduct undermines national economic sovereignty & community well-being. It must be held to account now #NoExitWithoutJustice
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The saga of South Africans allegedly recruiting for Russia continues.
Five people, including a radio DJ who co-chaired a Russian media NGO sanctioned by the EU, appeared in court this morning charged with breaking a law prevents South Africans from fighting for or helping foreign militaries
Five people, including a radio DJ who co-chaired a Russian media NGO sanctioned by the EU, appeared in court this morning charged with breaking a law prevents South Africans from fighting for or helping foreign militaries
Five South Africans in court over alleged recruitment for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Suspects arrested after tipoff over accusation that 17 South Africans were tricked on to frontlines of the conflict
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The saga of South Africans allegedly recruiting for Russia continues.
Five people, including a radio DJ who co-chaired a Russian media NGO sanctioned by the EU, appeared in court this morning charged with breaking a law prevents South Africans from fighting for or helping foreign militaries
Five people, including a radio DJ who co-chaired a Russian media NGO sanctioned by the EU, appeared in court this morning charged with breaking a law prevents South Africans from fighting for or helping foreign militaries
SHOCKING TRUTH: The FCDO will hand over millions of pounds to Anglo American - despite its 100 year history of harming communities and nature in Southern Africa
Why are our taxes supporting a company facing a class-action lawsuit for mass lead poisoning Zambian children?
Demand accountability now!
Why are our taxes supporting a company facing a class-action lawsuit for mass lead poisoning Zambian children?
Demand accountability now!
FCDO slammed for spending UK taxpayer money on mining giant’s programme in South Africa
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) has responded to news that the FCDO is partnering with mining giant Anglo American, which has a track record of poor community engagement and environmental degradati...
actsa.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
SHOCKING TRUTH: The FCDO will hand over millions of pounds to Anglo American - despite its 100 year history of harming communities and nature in Southern Africa
Why are our taxes supporting a company facing a class-action lawsuit for mass lead poisoning Zambian children?
Demand accountability now!
Why are our taxes supporting a company facing a class-action lawsuit for mass lead poisoning Zambian children?
Demand accountability now!
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LMN and @actsa-uk.bsky.social stand in solidarity with MACUA & partners in their demands for corporate accountability as Anglo American exits South Africa.
Watch the press conference: www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
Read our statement: londonminingnetwork.org/2025/11/macu...
#NoExitWithoutJustice
Watch the press conference: www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
Read our statement: londonminingnetwork.org/2025/11/macu...
#NoExitWithoutJustice
MACUA submit parliamentary petition calling for corporate accountability as Anglo American exits South Africa - London Mining Network
MACUA petition calls for reparations, binding obligations to Free Prior and Informed Consent, mine closure and rehabilitation.
londonminingnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
LMN and @actsa-uk.bsky.social stand in solidarity with MACUA & partners in their demands for corporate accountability as Anglo American exits South Africa.
Watch the press conference: www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
Read our statement: londonminingnetwork.org/2025/11/macu...
#NoExitWithoutJustice
Watch the press conference: www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
Read our statement: londonminingnetwork.org/2025/11/macu...
#NoExitWithoutJustice
As #AngloAmerican faces mounting scrutiny in South Africa, over 100+ years of harm to communities and nature ahead of it leaving for Canada
read our report on another area suffering the impacts of Anglo's mining: the heavily polluted town of Kabwe, Zambia, where 95% of children have lead poisoning
read our report on another area suffering the impacts of Anglo's mining: the heavily polluted town of Kabwe, Zambia, where 95% of children have lead poisoning
New report: Life in the world’s most polluted town - The origins of lead contamination in Kabwe, its impacts on children, and the case for corporate accountability
Four mothers tell their stories alongside the medical, legal and moral case for corporate accountability by Anglo American in a new report about lead contamination in Kabwe, Zambia, by Action for Sout...
actsa.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
As #AngloAmerican faces mounting scrutiny in South Africa, over 100+ years of harm to communities and nature ahead of it leaving for Canada
read our report on another area suffering the impacts of Anglo's mining: the heavily polluted town of Kabwe, Zambia, where 95% of children have lead poisoning
read our report on another area suffering the impacts of Anglo's mining: the heavily polluted town of Kabwe, Zambia, where 95% of children have lead poisoning
📢Happening now 📢 MACUA & WAMUA live press conference around their petition about Anglo American handed in to the South African parliament.
www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
My Broadcast
YouTube video by MACUA & WAMUA
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
📢Happening now 📢 MACUA & WAMUA live press conference around their petition about Anglo American handed in to the South African parliament.
www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...
www.youtube.com/live/VMnTBAg...