Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice

Madonsela calls for urgent action to protect right to food in South Africa Yesterday our Director, Prof @ThuliMadonsela3 , presented at the @SAHRCommission National Investigative hearing into the food systems of South Africa. Read a summary of the presentation here: jacarandafm.com/news/news/mado… #RightToFood #SocialJustice

#RightToFood Adv Thuli Madonsela is delivering opening remarks on the Roles and Powers of Institutions Supporting Democracy in the Realisation of the Right to Food.

Hope in a time of fracture: Prof Tshepo Madlingozi joins Centre for Social Justice In welcoming Prof Madlingozi, our Director, Prof @ThuliMadonsela3 said she is overjoyed Prof Madlingozi has accepted the nomination as Extraordinary Professor at the Faculty of Law, and to be associated with the CSJ in particular. “Prof Madlingozi is recognised as an authoritative voice on social justice, human rights and transformative constitutionalism and is globally recognised for his academic expertise, prestige and distinct intellectual capacity. The CSJ, the Law Faculty and SU in general stands to benefit immensely from a person of his calibre particularly in diversifying the academic thoughts and driving research in service of society” she said. Read more here: su.ac.za/en/news/hope-t…

Specific Recommendation on the SRD Grant: Make good on President @CyrilRamaphosa promise to retain the SRD grant converted into a permanent Basic Income Grant (BIG) and: 1. Delink the BIG from the SRD’s COVID-19 restrictions redress foundations and locate it in social protection under section 27 of the Constitution. 2. Increase amount to at least R500 not linked to employment seeking but availability for employment when invite, mindful of social wellbeing. 3. Invest in rebuilding the rural subsistence systems and economies plus same for townships so more people have decent work and access to economic and wealth creation opportunities close to home. 4. Invest in education opportunities for digital world, including adult basic education in terms of section 29 of the Constitution. We wish the Minister well for this afternoon. #SocialJustice #Budget2026

Broad Recommendations for the Budget: The CSJ recommends a budget that transcends job-creation and social support but fosters substantive equality in all aspects of life and the economy while freeing the potential of all persons and improving the quality of life of all citizens. Also recommended is a disaggregated data enabled anticipatory impact assessment of the budget to detect and avoid “stray bullets” whose systemic impact is likely to undermine progress towards substantive equality in all economic and social aspects of society at all levels, possibly using the Social Justice Impact assessment Matrix (SIAM). The budget should foster substantive equality, undergirded by human solidarity and capabilities, particularly for the historically deprived, mindful of socio-economic status disadvantages that transcend race, gender and disability. #SocialJustice #Budget2026

What does a socially just #Budget2026 look like? As part our quest to end hunger and assure food security to all by 2030 and as an achievement of our cross generational historical cohort, we recently submitted a policy brief with specific recommendations to Min @EGodongwana @Treasury_RSA ahead of the #Budget2026 🧵 below… #SocialJustice #Budget2026 @ThuliMadonsela3

Catch up with mr on the #SocialJusticeLecture on #SocislJusticeDay on @SABCNews now #SocialJusticeForAll

“Social justice cannot wait for stability” was one of Baroness Amos’ key messages at the #SocialJusticeLecture yesterday! Prof @ThuliMadonsela3 reflects on this and more @SABCNews at 21:30. Tune in! #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture #SocialJustice

Now on @channelafrica1, Rt Hon Baroness Amos LG CH PC speaks to @peterndoro & #AsandaBeda on what you can expect at the #SocialJusticeLecture this evening. “You need concerted efforts & policies to address inequality” says Baroness Amos #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture

The cat is out of the bag! Media personality @danilo_acquisto will be the Programme Director at the #SocialJusticeLecture! Danilo is a business and social impact leader focused on using media as a tool for social good. #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture

In just a few minutes, Prof @ThuliMadonsela3 will be in conversation with @AshrafGarda regarding what you can expect at this year’s #SocialJusticeLecture ⚖️ Tune in to @SAfmRadio! #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture #SocialJustice

Over 600 people will attend the #SocialJusticeLecture @BaxterTheatre this coming Friday. Are you one of them? Only few seats left, grab your free ticket now: shorturl.at/l3Cru #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture #SocialJustice

Engaging ideas. Challenging perspectives. Meaningful solutions. SAfm partners with the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture 2026 to amplify conversations on social justice. Click here to attend: shorturl.at/FXD6v #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture #SocialJustice

Please note that if you attend the #SocialJusticeLecture you will automatically get a discounted ticket to Gregory (Greg) Maqoma’s iconic #Genesis at the @BaxterTheatre, which will take place immediately after the #SocialJustice Lecture. Excited to partner with the #BaxterTheatre for social justice

#SocialJustice lecture to be delivered by Baroness Valerie Amos on 20 February 2026 who will be flying in from the UK for the lecture #SocialJusticeLecture @SocialJustice #BaxterTheatre #SocialJusticeDay

My colleagues ⁦@Justice_Seyisi⁩ and ⁦@DianeGahiza⁩ inspecting the Pam@ Golding Theatre at the ⁦@BaxterTheatre⁩ for the #SocialJusticeLecture on World #SocialJusticeDay. Have you secured your free ticket? The tickets are fast running out #SocialJustice

Did you know that as a guest attending the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture, The Baxter is offering a Special Offer of R180 to see Gregory Maqoma’s Genesis: The Beginning and End of Time, after the lecture. 🎟️Book here: bxr.mobi/genesis 🏷️Promo code: Justice26

SAfm is proud to be the official media partner of the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture 2026. Join the conversation as thought leaders unpack critical issues shaping our society. Click here to learn more and secure your seat: quicket.co.za/events/354051-… #SocialJusticeDay #SocialJusticeLecture #SocialJustice