Today we gather for the Labour Tenants Claims Resolution Programme (LTCRP) CBO Task Team, AFRA & Special Master of Labour Tenants (SMLT) Land Court Reflection and Engagement Meeting.
#LandJustice #LTCRP #AFRA #LabourTenants
#CBOsTaskTeam
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Mr Phillip Shabalala, born in eDumbe in the north-western part of KwaZulu-Natal, a committed member of the Farm Dweller Eviction and Development Committee (FEDCO) and a dedicated comrade in the struggle for land rights.
Women’s Land Rights Workshop
Today AFRA, Qina Mbokodo, and Legal Resources Centre (LRC) hosting a powerful Women's Land Rights Workshop, diving into crucial topics like marriage systems, matrimonial regimes, and tenure security.
Happy Human Rights Day, It's a day to reflect on equality, dignity, and justice for all. Let's strive for a South Africa where everyone has equal access to life's opportunities.
AFRA extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr Mnqobi Ngubane, an academic from Nelson Mandela University, and all those involved in the production of Mathonga Elizwe – Spirits of the Land, for winning the SAFTA Award for Best Documentary Short.
17 March 2026 | Nelson Mandela Foundation, Johannesburg
Siya Sithole, AFRA Strategy Manager, delivered sworn testimony at the SAHRC National Investigative Hearing into the Food System of South Africa.
AFRA Statement on the SAHRC Food System Inquiry
The hearing will be live streamed on YouTube:
17 March 2026 at 11h00
www.youtube.com/@SAHRC1
Read AFRA’s full submission here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1hmkh...
A big thank you to @11thHour and @DGMT through @SERITI for their support to AFRA’s Agroecology Learning and Innovation Hub. Without your support our seed propagation, banking, and distribution would not be possible.
@raithfoundation.bsky.social
#SeedSaving
#AgroecologyInActionCollective
PRESS RELEASE:
Association For Rural Advancement (AFRA) is Amicus Curiae
lrc.org.za/afra-admitte...
Happy International Women’s Day
Celebrating the power of women in agroecology farming. Sharing the inspiring story of Miss. Lungisile Luthuli, a true trailblazer in sustainable farming.🌽👏🏻
#WomensDay
#AgroecologyInActionSupportingResilientAndAutonomousFarmDwellerCommunities
DAY THREE OF FARM DWELLERS (FDs) & LABOUR TENANTS (LTs) COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS (CBOs) REPRESENTATIVES ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
#AFRA_WABANTU
#justice_through_land_and_sustainable_livelihoods
Day 2 | Farm Dweller & Labour Tenant CBO Representatives Engagement Workshop
Today’s discussions focused on critical issues affecting farm dwellers and labour tenants.
The workshop continues to create an important space for collective learning, solidarity, and action.
DAY ONE OF FARM DWELLERS (FDs) & LABOUR TENANTS (LTs) COMMUNITY BASED ORGANISATIONS (CBOs) REPRESENTATIVES ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP.
#justice_through_Land_and_Sustainable_Livelihoods
#AFRA_Wabantu
Today, we celebrate the power of education in driving sustainability and protecting our planet. Let's keep learning, sharing, and acting for a greener tomorrow.
Please note that our Strategy Manager, Siya Sithole, will be giving a radio interview tomorrow at 08:30 on "When rights collide: land restitution vs labour tenant claims."
The interview will be pre-recorded, and we'll share the recording afterwards.
AFRA December 2025 Holiday Closure Notice.
AFRA joins the movement to #EndViolenceAgainstWomenAndChildren #AFRAsupports #StandTogether #ViolenceFreeFuture
As the G20 Leaders’ Summit begins, AFRA is proud to be part of this event. #WeThe99 #GlobalEconomicJustice #PeopleBeforeProfit
#G20ZA #G20SouthAfrica #SolidarityEqualitySustainability #Leadership
#G20Summit #ReKaofela #BetterAfricaBetterWorld
Day 3 of the workshop has got off to a concrete start with a clear and detailed presentation from Tlou Ramaru from the DFFE on the implementation of the Climate Change Act, and Daniel Sher from PARI speaking on the roles and possibilities for local government in resilient food systems.
SECOND DAY | Food System and Climate Adaptation Policy Engagement Workshop
20–22 October 2025
Inspirational insights from Laurel Oettle, AFRA Executive Director, on the power of agroecology
Nike Mkhize Qinambokodo chairperson advocating for an Ageoecology movement.
FIRST DAY | Food System and Climate Adaptation Policy Engagement Workshop
20–22 October 2025
Today is the first day of a 3-day workshop bringing together 45–50 representatives from civil society, grassroots organisations, in South Africa.
AFRA LEARNING AND ACTIVIST DIALOGUE BRINGS TOGETHER ACTIVISTS FOR A COMMON GOAL.
All activists actively engaged in meaningful discussions and sharing of ideas this has been a successful dialogue.
AFRA HOSTS LEARNING AND ACTIVIST DIALOGUE.
AFRA invited passionate activists to engage in a meaningful learn-in dialogue, fostering collaboration, growth, and impactful change. Let's come together to share ideas, inspire action, and shape a brighter future.
Peer to peer learning cross visit at Amandus Farm in Richmond
Yesterday, farmers from uMshwathi visited fellow farmers at Amandusi Farm in Richmond for a valuable agroecology knowledge exchange.
This cross-visit promoted mutual learning, the sharing of best practices.
As part of an exciting Growing Food for Life Project cross-visit, farmers from Richmond visited fellow farmers in Mshwathi for a hands-on exchange of agroecology knowledge and experience.
AFRA Team Sthoko Ngcobo, Lusanda Zondo and Sweet-side organics visited 5 of our supported farm dweller producers and they have taken to agroecology all principles and methods amazingly. They are producing healthy food is a sustainable way.
