Amandla! Media

02/09/2026

Ukrainian socialist and anti-war activist Bogdan Syrotiuk was sentenced to 15 years for opposing the war in Ukraine. Click the link below to read more and join the call for his immediate release. ✊🏾

The fight to free Bogdan Syrotiuk is a fight against imperialist war, dictatorship, and fascism.

31/08/2026

: In this week's feature article, Zolani Balekwa argues that if the government shifts its focus to prioritising capital over people, it’s up to Gen-Z to step up and build movements that put people before profit. Click the link below to read more. ⤵️

If the government moves towards policies that prioritise capital over people, Gen-Z must respond by building movements that prioritise people over profit.

28/08/2026

Amandla! Weekly: From xenophobia to authoritarian politics | Huhudi: students, civics and a struggle against forced removals!







📸: Bernard Chiguvare/GroundUp
https://mailchi.mp/aidc/amandla-weekly-from-xenophobia-to-authoritarian-politics-huhudi-students-civics-and-a-struggle-against-forced-removals

27/08/2026

Xenophobia in South Africa extends beyond simply opposing migrants; it undermines democracy and human dignity, according to Koketso Moeti. She urges South Africans to move beyond the "us vs them" narrative and foster an inclusive society where everyone can thrive. Read more in the article linked below. ⤵️

South Africa's xenophobic infrastructure, which is rooted in the country's history of exclusion, is driven by anti-Black racism.

26/08/2026

: The story of Huhudi goes beyond a local dispute over forced removals; it highlights the power of community in the fight against apartheid. According to Lopang Victor Molokwe, local groups such as HUYO and HUCA united residents and weakened the oppressive system. Click the link below to learn more about this historic township. ⤵️

Huhudi played a vital role in apartheid's downfall. Through organisations such as HUYO and HUCA, the residents of Huhudi made meaningful contributions to the broader struggle that ultimately weakened the apartheid system throughout South Africa.

21/08/2026

Amandla! Weekly: Lessons from Porto Alegre | Learner-led revolt on Black campuses | AIDC celebrates ConCourt victory for coastal communities! ✊🏾








📸: Igor Sperotto
https://mailchi.mp/aidc/amandla-weekly-lessons-from-porto-alegre-learner-led-revolt-on-black-campuses-aidc-celebrates-concourt-victory-for-coastal-communities

19/08/2026

In today's article, Madoda Cuphe reflects on an anti-fascist conference held in Porto Alegre, Brazil, earlier this year. The gathering brought together grassroots movements, trade unions, and socialist organisations to discuss the global rise of far-right and neo-fascist movements. Click the link below to read more. ⤵️

17/08/2026

: In the 1980s, student movements on university campuses became a vital force for activism, connecting with township schools. According to Anne Heffernan, this connection was evident during the Soweto uprising, as university students protested in solidarity with Soweto school students, highlighting their shared struggles. Click the link below to read more. ⤵️





https://www.amandla.org.za/led-by-learners-grief-and-revolt-on-black-campuses

14/08/2026

Amandla! Weekly: National Water Action Plan prioritises solvency | Gender and the Black Consciousness Movement | SA’s unemployment crisis needs bolder solutions

Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the National Water Action Plan to tackle South Africa’s water crisis. However, Anthony Kaziboni raises concerns that it prioritises financial solvency over our constitutional right to water. Read more here. FEATURE | Gender and the Black Consciousnes...

14/08/2026

Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the National Water Action Plan to tackle South Africa’s water crisis. However, Anthony Kaziboni raises concerns that it prioritises financial solvency over our constitutional right to water. Click the article linked below to read more. ⤵️

South Africa does not need a more bankable water sector. It needs a public one, capable of delivering water as a right rather than a return.