#RISEMzansi is an inclusive, people-driven political movement, represented in both Parliament and the Gauteng Legislature. #RISEInParliament #RISEinGovernmenthttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3llnykwkqis24While influencers praise Dada Morero, Joburg crumbles. 🚱 Water crisis 🔥 Deadly hijacked buildings 🛑 Unsafe roads 💔 Urban decay & lawlessness PR won’t fix this—new leadership will. Sign the petition: change.org/fixjohannesburg #RISEForJoburg #WhereIsDadaMorero #SouthAfrica31 Mar 2025 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3llnykwkqis24https://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3llgoqc46gk24Got questions about Parliament or RISE Mzansi's work? Join Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi Chief Organiser and MP, tomorrow, Saturday 29 March 2025 at 10h00, for answers and assistance with your queries. Don’t miss out! #RISEWhereYouAre #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople28 Mar 2025 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgoqc46gk24https://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3llgfha7t3k2w[IN THE NEWS 🗞️] Makashule Gana of RISE Mzansi warned that many South Africans, especially social grant recipients, are gambling away essential income instead of covering basic needs. https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/political-parties-call-for-urgent-reform-amid-online-gambling-crisis-792a22ea-cc09-484b-81da-68fe51484ad6?fbclid=IwY2xjawJTPEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSEYYcc_AkoexOotMncOJa-2TiRqEK3ZC_MvDqGZDJI5XWUMt-wrH6jNbQ_aem_BeU7ENI9SKaimkm-Xzs1OQ#google_vignett= #OnlineGambling #GamblingCrisis https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/political-parties-call-for-urgent-reform-amid-online-gambling-crisis-792a22ea-cc09-484b-81da-68fe51484ad6?fbclid=IwY2xjawJTPEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSEYYcc_AkoexOotMncOJa-2TiRqEK3ZC_MvDqGZDJI5XWUMt-wrH6jNbQ_aem_BeU7ENI9SKaimkm-Xzs1OQ#google_vignette28 Mar 2025 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgfha7t3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3ll4ondvdj22u[#RISENEWS] In today's RISE NEWS, we cover Human Rights Day commemorations in Sharpeville and Xolobeni, RISE In Parliament’s statement on land expropriation, and RISERS in Orange Farm launching a cleanup campaign. 📖 Read more: shorturl.at/9b7kg #SouthAfrica #ForThePeopleByThePeople24 Mar 2025 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4ondvdj22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lfepspqf4s2zHappy 2025 South Africa 🎉 We’re back at work! Contact us via the details on the flyer. Print your own RISE T-shirt by accessing designs and logos here: bit.ly/40seLld. We’re excited to grow this movement as we prepare for 2026. #RISEMzansi #ForThePeopleByThePeople10 Jan 2025 07:57 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfepspqf4s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3ldqrp53xxc2p[MEDIA STATEMENT] RISE Mzansi welcomes President Ramaphosa’s decision to implement the #BELAAct in full, aligning with our position that it meets legal requirements. Objections should be resolved through the courts. By National Leader, @songezozibi.bsky.social #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica20 Dec 2024 16:12 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldqrp53xxc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3ldlncby5r22r[LIVE 🔴] Join RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana on Munghana Lonene FM at 18h30 as we unpack the R1.66 billion paid by police for wrongful arrests and injuries in custody over four years. Accountability and reform are critical—don’t miss this conversation! #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica18 Dec 2024 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldlncby5r22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3ldi7dwhdrs2rBetween the 2020/21 and 2023/24 financial years, the South African Police Service (SAPS) paid out nearly R2 billion (R1,666,712,280.01) to claimants for wrongful arrest, detention, and injuries sustained in police custody. By National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana. #SouthAfrica17 Dec 2024 06:22 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldi7dwhdrs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3ld23bdyqoc2n📻 Tune in live! Join RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana, on Capricorn FM today at 18h35. #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople11 Dec 2024 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3ld23bdyqoc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcvhzhl7e22wJoin National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana will be on Power Fm this evening at 22h05. #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople #SouthAfrica09 Dec 2024 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcvhzhl7e22whttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcuhdhd4gs26This Sunday, RISE Mzansi volunteers were warmly welcomed at God’s Will Bible Church in Motherwell. The congregation prayed for strength and unity, embracing the #RISEWhereYouAre campaign with faith and reflection. #SouthAfrica09 Dec 2024 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcuhdhd4gs26https://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcudzm6rok26[READ] Rise Mzansi concerned about R400bn Eskom debt https://vulankungu.co.za/rise-mzansi-member-of-parliament-makashule-gana-concerned-about-r400bn-eskom-electricity-debt/ #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica09 Dec 2024 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcudzm6rok26https://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcrt7psps22wA response from the Minister of Electricity and Energy to a RISE Mzansi parliamentary question has revealed that a staggering R437.6 billion in debt is undermining efforts to maintain reliable, affordable, and sustainable power for households and businesses. #SouthAfrica #RISEInParliamemt08 Dec 2024 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcrt7psps22whttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcnccp4e5k2u[YOU’RE INVITED] Join Makashule Gana this Saturday, 07 Dec, for a special closing session with RISE Mzansi leadership as we wrap up 2024 and look ahead to 2026. ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Rosebank, Johannesburg #RISEWhereYouAre #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica06 Dec 2024 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcnccp4e5k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcmpdyikss2qThis week, RISE Mzansi volunteers in Ward 8, Glen Cowie (Sekhukhune, Limpopo) commemorated #WorldAidsDay and raised awareness about #16DaysOfActivism as part of our #RISEWhereYouAre campaign to build stronger communities. #ForThePeopleByThePeople06 Dec 2024 07:54 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcmpdyikss2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcmn2snpts2rRISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, @makashule.bsky.social thanking everyone for the support during the past six months in Parliament. It’s a wrap. #SouthAfrics06 Dec 2024 07:13 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcmn2snpts2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lckcdafbmc2wResidents of Ward 95 Buffer C and D informal settlements in Tshwane have been living without access to basic services like water, electricity, and sanitation for 9 years. Read the full statement here: shorturl.at/7JtoN #SouthAfrica05 Dec 2024 08:56 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lckcdafbmc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lci53tq6m22gRISE Mzansi is disappointed in President Ramaphosa’s decision to move Minister Thembi Simelane from Justice to Human Settlements, instead of dismissing her. RISE Mzansi will raise this issue at the #GNU Clearing House meeting on Friday. #SouthAfrica04 Dec 2024 12:17 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lci53tq6m22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcg6ejq6fc2gMore than 4 million South Africans live with a disability. While the Constitution guarantees them the same rights as everyone else, in practice, these rights are often less accessible. -National Assembly Caucus Whip, @makashule.bsky.social #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica03 Dec 2024 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcg6ejq6fc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcfjayilmc2v[MEDIA STATEMENT] RISE Mzansi in Gauteng has lodged a petition with the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) on behalf of the residents of Ward 95 Buffer C and D informal settlement in the City of Tshwane. #SouthAfrica03 Dec 2024 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcfjayilmc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcdqjtuzz22nRISE Mzansi National Leader and SCOPA Chairperson, @songezozibi.bsky.social, will be on Talk Radio 702 tomorrow, Tuesday 03 December 2024, at 07h10 to discuss SCOPA’s work over the past six months. You don’t wanna miss it! #RISEInParliament #ForThePeopleByThePeople02 Dec 2024 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcdqjtuzz22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lccuaienv22s📢 Ward 95 residents in Tshwane have petitioned the Gauteng Legislature via RISE Mzansi, demanding adequate housing, basic services, and settlement formalization as per Section 26 of the Constitution. Contact our Gauteng legislature office here: rise@risemzansi.org #RISEInGovernment #SouthAfrica02 Dec 2024 09:55 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lccuaienv22shttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lccoccjdt22m[READ] RISE Mzansi urges Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to prevent looting of funds during this disaster, ensure transparency, intensify food inspections, and have SAPS open inquests into suspected food poisoning deaths. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #SouthAfrica #SpazaShops02 Dec 2024 08:09 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lccoccjdt22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lcacaooek22t[READ] SA needs an army that is well-funded. We cannot expect old, unfit soldiers to take knives to the gunfights the military are pushed into, writes Songezo Zibi, RISE Mzansi National Leader, and SCOPA Chairperson. #SouthAfrica https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2024-12-01-sa-needs-an-army-that-is-well-funded/01 Dec 2024 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcacaooek22thttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lca5mntzpc2t[READ] RISE Mzansi calls for school admission and language policies to be jointly developed by provincial heads and school governing bodies to eliminate discrimination and uphold quality education for all. More here: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #RISEInParliament #RISEInGovernment #SouthAfrica01 Dec 2024 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lca5mntzpc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lc42ow5xkc2sRISE Mzansi calls for the public back-and-forth between the DA and ANC to stop, urging both parties to exercise political maturity ahead of the National Dialogue. Read the full statement by RISE Mzansi National Leader, Songezo Zibi, here: bit.ly/3VAM7Lx #RISEInParliament #SouthAfrica29 Nov 2024 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc42ow5xkc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lc3nacizdk2qToday, RISE Mzansi volunteers, led by National Spokesperson Gugu Ndima, cleaned up a neglected dumping site next to Vosloorus Stadium. As part of the #RISEWhereYouAre campaign, we encourage communities to lead by example for cleaner environments, despite poor service delivery. #SouthAfrica29 Nov 2024 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc3nacizdk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lc3ew3se4c2e[[READ 🗞️] Rise Mzansi says the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act should be implemented without delay. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said his party doesn’t believe the debate over contentious clauses should continue to drag on in the GNU’s clearing house. https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/11/29/rise-mzansi-says-bela-act-should-be-implemented-immediately29 Nov 2024 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc3ew3se4c2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/risemzansi.org/post/3lbzhwho6o22e[READ] Rise Mzansi has called on the ANC and DA to mature, urging them to focus on the nation's needs and use proper channels to address disagreements within the government of national unity. #SouthAfrica #GNU https://www.news24.com/news24/politics/parliament/grow-up-rise-mzansi-leader-songezo-zibi-calls-for-maturity-in-gnu-2024112828 Nov 2024 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:ssetzl3nznrdrdhppevvitju/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbzhwho6o22e