SCAT

A good #harvest at the Masiphakameni Local Development Agency's #foodgarden #foodsecurity #scatgrantee #easterncape

The SCAT #programmesteam is in the field doing #monitoring and #support visits this week. Three team members are in Groenwater in the #northerncape with Bomaja Ka Thata, an agricultural cooperative with an extensive #foodgarden. #scatteam #scatgrantee

A salute to all the #community #CBO and #NGO workers all over South Africa who work with passion and commitment to support and build communities. We hope you are enjoying a well-deserved public holiday today. Thank you for all that you do! #mayday #internationalworkersday

Therapist on Wheels a #scatgrantee are based in Postmasburg and operates in the Tstantsabane Municipality in the #northerncape. They focus on providing #mentalhealth awareness, and therapeutic support services to communities in the Tsantsabane municipality.

This week Corruption Watch facilitated a #radiointerview session with the #YAFAs (Youth Ambassadors for Accountability) at their #induction #training in #eastlondon. The ability to communicate on radio is a key skill that YAFAs will have to cultivate. #YAFA #SAAC #endcorruption

Yesterday the Youth Ambassadors for Accountability #YAFAs had the opportunity to learn from Equal Education activists about their campaigns to motivate and inspire YAFAs. #YAFA #youthambassadors #SAAC #endcorruption

The Youth Ambassadors for Accountability (YAFA) are gathering in #eastlondon this week to begin their induction in the Strengthening Action Against Corruption #SAAC programme. Today, they are training on aspects of #anticorruption and their role in the programme #YAFA #youth

Entlango Agriculture Cooperative, reported that they are getting back to basics by reviving #community #action on various fronts in Qongqotha, #easterncape where they are based. They are working on raising awareness to protect infrastructure during a strike or protest action.

Today we remember our beloved colleague Mzolisi Nombewu, whom we lost a year ago. He will always be remembered as someone dear, a team member we could depend on and a man devoted to his work. He was warm, funny and #oneofakind. We still miss him.

Last week, Ukhahlamba Legal Advice Centre, hosted a #humanrights dialogue with community members and stakeholders. Discussion points included no follow-up on cases, the release of perpetrators without informing the community and problems with enforcing protection orders.

To the #humanrightswarriors #paralegals #adviceofficeworkers #socialjustice warriors, we see you and thank you for your service to communities all over #southafrica. We remember the day it was named for, #sharpevilleday #letsneverforget

We are delighted to share this video featuring our partners in the #northerncape who are based in Postmasburg and Danielskuil. We thank all our partners for taking the time to make this documentary. youtu.be/cH5ph2lzAtQ

Last week the #womeninleadership cohort started crafting their #leadershipstories, at Goedgedacht for our next #ruralvoice publication. The stories are a culmination of their herstories, learning and reflections. Photo: TMedia: Participants writing and sharing their stories

Last night we celebrated we completion of the second Women In Leadership (WIL) Programme with 25 participants, staff and guests at Goedgedacht Farm. Participants shared their programme reflections, highlights and talents. We are very proud of these #womenleaders. Photo: TMedia

Port St Johns Legal Advice Centre was awarded Best Climate Change Project at SCAT’s #40thanniversary celebration. They operate and support approximately eleven #foodgardens in their community. Their Coordinator, Nomboniso Gaya, received the award on behalf of the centre.

Western Cape based #scatgrantees gathered for their 1st #firstfriday of 2025 with their Programme Officer, Erna van der Westhuizen. Topics of discussion included turning strategic objectives into programs and projects; joint activity planning and sharing plans for #2025.

Another recipient of a Resilience Award was the Ukhahlamba Legal Advice and Development Agency, (previously Herschel Legal Advice Centre). Coordinator, Sizeka Mavumengwana, received the award at our #40thanniversary. #accesstojustice #GBV awareness #foodsecurity

Bhomkazi Mhlongo, Coordinator of the Flagstaff Paralegal Advice Office received a Resilience Award on behalf of the #adviceoffice at our #40thanniversary celebration. Their vision is a peaceful, #sustainable community free of abuse, crime, neglect and human rights violations.

Ubuntu Rural Women & Youth Movement received the award for Best GBV Programme at our #40thanniversary celebration. The organisation has an extensive Gender-Based Violence Programme that grew from their work in communities in the #westerncape #winelands #accesstojustice

The Best All-Round CBO Award went to Kgatelopelo Social Development Forum (KSDF) located in Danielskuil in the Northern Cape. KSDF has consistently displayed good #leadership and #governance, positive #stakeholder engagement and responsive programming. #40thanniversary