Stop the financial collapse of healthcare – say NO to the NHI
The South African government has released its draft regulations for the National Health Insurance (NHI) Fund and is calling for public comment. These regulations outline how the government intends to control and finance healthcare under the NHI—but they fail to address the crippling costs, financial risks, and potential for corruption that come with this Fund, […]
Stop the Job-Killing Minimum Wage Hike!
Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has unlawfully imposed a 4.2% minimum wage increase without following the legal process. She ignored public participation, bypassed Parliament, and failed to release the required economic report—and now hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk. Make your voice heard More about this petition In the media Sign […]
Public Participation: Draft Interim Block Exemption for Tariffs Determination in the Healthcare Sector, 2025
The South African government has introduced the Draft Interim Block Exemption for Tariffs Determination in the Healthcare Sector, 2025, aiming to regulate healthcare service tariffs and standardise medical codes. While intended to enhance affordability and transparency, this move presents yet another case where the GNU wishes to increase the power of the executive branch of […]
Stop the Race-Based Land Grab! Oppose the Equitable Access to Land Bill
The South African government is fast-tracking yet another land reform bill—the Equitable Access to Land Bill—which explicitly seeks to redistribute land based on race. This Bill, combined with the recently signed Expropriation Act of 2025, will allow the government to seize private property without compensation, prioritising racial quotas over fairness, economic stability, and property rights. […]
Stop the VAT Increase – Protect South Africans from Rising Costs!
In an unprecedented move, the South African government’s 2025 Budget Speech has been postponed to 12 March 2025 due to disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU) over a proposed increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT) from 15% to 17%. The Democratic Alliance (DA), a key coalition partner, has strongly opposed this hike, arguing that […]
Public Participation Campaign to Shape South Africa’s Workplace Dismissal Practices
The Department of Employment and Labour has introduced a draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, 1995. This initiative aims to refine and clarify the procedures surrounding employee dismissals, ensuring fairness and transparency in the workplace. Public participation is crucial to ensure that the final code reflects the diverse perspectives […]
Protecting South Africa’s Entertainment Industry: A Call to Action Against even more taxes on alcoholic beverages
The National Treasury has released a discussion document proposing changes to the taxation of alcoholic beverages in South Africa. While the intent is to address public health concerns, these proposed tax adjustments could inadvertently harm the entertainment and media (E&M) industry—a sector that significantly contributes to our economy and cultural identity. Closed: 14 February 2025 […]
Modernise South Africa’s Economy: Have your say on the proposed Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill
The General Laws (AML/CFT) Amendment Bill, 2024, aims to strengthen South Africa’s legal framework against money laundering and terrorism financing by amending laws like the Nonprofit Organisations Act, FIC Act, Companies Act, and Financial Sector Regulation Act. It introduces stricter penalties, enhances customer due diligence, and addresses regulatory gaps in financial services. While these changes […]
Stop State Capture 2.0 and Reject the National State Enterprises Bill
The proposed National State Enterprises Bill (B1—2024) is a dangerous step toward even more unchecked state control over South Africa’s economy. It introduces a State Asset Management SOC Ltd (SAMSOC) to centralise control of key state-owned enterprises (SOEs) like Eskom, Transnet, SAA, and more — effectively placing them under a single government-controlled super-company. This Bill […]
Protect Local Government Autonomy: Oppose the PSC Bill
South Africa’s local governments are vital to ensuring our communities’ unique needs are addressed. The Public Service Commission Bill (PSC Bill) threatens the autonomy and constitutional rights of municipalities, proposing to centralise power under the national government. Closes: 31 March 2025 Speak up! More about this bill In the media Speak up, be heard, take […]