The Government of National Unity (GNU) 2024 is a historic coalition government formed after South Africa’s recent elections. This unprecedented union brings together 10 political parties from across the spectrum to address the country’s severe challenges. The GNU is built on a Statement of Intent, which outlines the shared values and principles of the coalition.…
Vumbanani for Peacebuilding is working together with the Department of Employment and Labour to train vulnerable workers on OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) and COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act) training workshops are crucial for farm, retail, and domestic workers in Makhado Municipality, Limpopo Province in South Africa. Importance of OSHA Training:…
On the 29th of May 2024, VFP observed the National, Regional and Provincial elections in Elim. 4 staff members; Vicky Muvhali, Tsakani Hazel Makhubele, Rose Hlungwane and Tendai Chandigere observed the 2024 National, Regional and Provincial elections at different polling stations. In all 4 polling stations, Shirley Secondary School, Elim High School, Masungulo Primary School, Njhakanjhaka…
Friday the 3rd of May 2024 saw Vumbanani for Peacebuilding hosting a pre Government Elections Community Indaba in Elim, Makhado Municipality, Limpopo under the theme; Service Delivery. The Indaba was aimed at bringing all the active parties representatives under one roof to hold a bold, honest, open and binding debate on how they are going to change service delivery…
National and Provincial Elections 2024 would come and go but, the decisions made through the ballot would impact lives for the next 5 or more years to come. When people vote, they amplify their voices and effectively participate in an important decision-making process. However, when people abscond voting for various reasons, they also make decisions…
Progress update Human Rights are people’s rights, it is VFPs mission to have a Just, Peaceful and Developed South Africa through our advocacy and civic literacy work. Be the change that you would want to see. The Access to Clean water and Decent Sanitation Campaign in Elim is ongoing with some tremendous achievements as VFP,…
As citizens, how much time do we give to clean the environment that we live in? If we make our environment dirty, then who is responsible for cleaning it up? Food for thought Vumbanani for Peacebuilding (VFP), University of Venda (UNIVEN), Njhakanjhaka Tribal and other CBOs in Elim collaborated on an initiative aimed at triggering…
Public participation is the engagement of individuals with various structures and institutions of democracy including; voting, contacting a political representative, campaigning and lobbying, taking part in consultations e.g. Integrated Development Plan (IDP), and demonstrations. It affords community members an opportunity to influence decisions that affect their lives by giving meaningful inputs. Community engagements can transform…
The critical clean water shortage in Elim is an everyday story that disturbs people’s lives in many different aspects. It is everyone’s right to access clean water and decent sanitation in South Africa according to Chapter 2 Bill Of Rights in the Constitution. Issues of poor service delivery have sometimes taken community members to the…
The rising number of GBVF related cases in Elim has reached an alarming stage. There are cases that are reported at Waterval Police Station on a daily basis, but in reality we know that there are other cases that go unreported due to several reasons. Between May and July, lives were lost due to violence.…