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mandelasmf.bsky.social
Some good pictures from ACTSA UK of today's unveiling.
actsa-uk.bsky.social Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · 3d
Today, ACTSA joined the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation in Glasgow for the unveiling of a statue honouring Nelson Mandela at Nelson Mandela Place.

We are proud to have been part of this historic occasion.

To follow ACTSA click 👉 actsa.org/get-involved/

#Solidarity
October 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
Today, ACTSA joined the Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation in Glasgow for the unveiling of a statue honouring Nelson Mandela at Nelson Mandela Place.

We are proud to have been part of this historic occasion.

To follow ACTSA click 👉 actsa.org/get-involved/

#Solidarity
October 9, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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raid-uk.bsky.social RAID @raid-uk.bsky.social · 4d
Demonstrators gather outside the Royal Courts of Justice as the trial against the London gold market begins. The case is brought by families of two Tanzanian men, both aged 23, killed in separate incidents. What are the legal arguments all about? See thread 📝
October 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social
What?! What?! and What!?

Looking into this now

actsa.org/fcdo-slammed...
FCDO slammed for spending UK taxpayer money on mining giant’s programme in South Africa
Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) has responded to news that the FCDO is partnering with mining giant Anglo American, which has a track record of poor community engagement and environmental degradati...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:44 AM
mininghistory.bsky.social
The question of responsibility for historic mining pollution can be an extremely difficult and contested one.

In a new report for @actsa-uk.bsky.social, I use archive research to examine Anglo American's role in mining in Kabwe, one of the world's most polluted towns:

actsa.org/new-report-h...
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September 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
nasuwtscotland.bsky.social
NASUWT seconded the last motion of day 1 of STUC Black Workers Conference - Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) Scotland and the Mandela Memorial Project.
@scottishtuc.bsky.social

For more info see:
mandelascottishmemorial.org
October 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social
Marina & Olivia, MA MuseumStudies @uoyarchaeology.bsky.social curated our coproduced w. @actsa-uk.bsky.social exhib, 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity!' @Thin Ice Press #York connecting Kaplan’s art with local #antiapartheid solidarity via @uoyborthwick.bsky.social archives

'til 30 Apr

#art #print
March 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
[STATEMENT] ACTSA congratulates Navi Pillay on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

We recognise her lifelong commitment to justice, equality and human rights.

Read our full statement: bit.ly/Navi_Pillay

#NaviPillay #HumanRights
October 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
corporateeurope.org
Great thanks @actsa-uk.bsky.social
actsa-uk.bsky.social Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) @actsa-uk.bsky.social · Jul 9
New video!

#GreenHydrogen projects are growing rapidly, many driven by the UK and the EU

But how green is it really? And what impacts is the mining it requires for it having on communities and the environment in South Africa?

@pascoesabido.bsky.social lays out @corporateeurope.org's new research
Green hydrogen in South Africa - a continuation of colonial extractivism?
YouTube video by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA)
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July 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social
Two powerful #Bristol exhibitions explore #art as tool of struggle & hope; reflection on liberation of #Mozambique and democracy in #SouthAfrica

Visit both & witness resistance through creativity

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@aamarchives.bsky.social
#BristolLinkWithBeira

#ArtAsResistance #humanrights
May 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
Today, as #MinesAndMoney conference starts, ACTSA, Corporate Justice Coalition, London Mining Network and RAID wrote to Anglo American investors about lead pollution in #Kabwe, Zambia

We urge investors to consider the financial and moral risks of this investment. Read the letter: shorturl.at/QRr6m
December 3, 2024 at 5:29 PM
ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social
📣🪧From the demo outside the Anglo American AGM!

#AngloAmericanAGM #AngloAmericanOffOurLands #ResistAngloAmerican

@actsa-uk.bsky.social @terrajusta.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
"Anglo American has shown no moral responsibility"

As #MiningIndaba starts in Cape Town we have published Anglo American's reply to our Open Letter about lead pollution mostly affecting children in Kabwe, Zambia - and a response from ACTSA, @ldnminingnetwork.bsky.social and RAID

shorturl.at/NDglE
February 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social
See Norman Kaplan’s powerful linocut 'The Barber' at John Wesley’s New Room, Bristol - only 'til 4pm Thur 19 June

Part of free exhibition marking 30 yrs since end of apartheid, with local archives + prints from #SouthAfrican resistance

#Bristol #Art @actsa-uk.bsky.social @aamarchives.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
nasuwtscotland.bsky.social
Day 3 #STUC26 and NASUWT started by visiting the ACTSA Scotland stall to discuss the Nelson Mandela Memorial Foundation and the school materials already in use.
@mandelasmf.bsky.social

mandelascottishmemorial.org/education-pr...
April 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
A Universal Basic Income (#UBI) would cut poverty and transform lives - but it would also act as a huge economic stimulus to boost GDP and jobs

ACTSA supports the exciting campaign for a UBI in South Africa

Hear more on Wednesday 7:30 GMT / 9:30 SAST

Watch live here➡️ www.facebook.com/amandla.mobi
amandlamobi.bsky.social amandla.mobi @amandlamobi.bsky.social · Jan 26
[Panel Discussion]: Join us as we make the case for a Universal Basic Income Grant to President Ramaphosa & National Treasury ahead of the 2026 SONA & Budget Speech

Naleli Morojele from the SAHRC will join the panel to share her expertise & insights.

RSVP here: awethu.amandla.mobi/events/unloc....
January 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
“There is ample evidence Anglo knew exactly what harm was being caused and ignored the impact on Zambian people. This was an act of colonial racism and environmental harm on a massive scale.”

ACTSA statement on the 3-4 November Kabwe class-action appeal hearing ⬇️
Zambian community class-action: The Kabwe community appeal heard by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal - ACTSA
ACTSA statement on the 3-4 November appeal hearing for the Kabwe community class-action against Anglo American for lead pollution in Kabwe, Zambia.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
antiapartheidlgcy.bsky.social
@uoyarchaeology.bsky.social students lead the way to 'All Shall Be Afforded Dignity! - #exhibition of #NormanKaplan artwork

📍Thin Ice Press #York
‘Til 30/04/26, free

Co-produced
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@actsa-uk.bsky.social
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#linocut #art #activism #antiapartheid
March 28, 2026 at 9:39 AM
mininghistory.bsky.social
I'm happy that ACTSA approached me for this work of applied history. Anglo American has argued publicly that the company "provided certain technical services to the mine, but at no stage owned or operated the mine". The report shows this was not true.
September 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
ACTSA strongly supports the #DebtRelief Bill and signed on to @debtjustice.bsky.social's briefing.

External debt in Southern Africa and worldwide is at a 30-year high - a crisis rooted in colonialism. The City of London means UK legislation would make a huge difference.

Read more & lobby your MP👇🏾
ACTSA calls for adoption of the Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill
The worldwide debt crisis is at its worst for 30 years - due to the covid crisis, rising extreme weather like droughts and floods, and conflict challenges. ACTSA, along with 17 other organisations, ha...
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September 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
ACTSA STATEMENT

36 years after Mandela spent his first night as a free man there, ACTSA was at the Archbishop of Cape Town's residence on 11th February presenting its new report with partners about Anglo American's 'accountability deficit' - including the continuing impact of apartheid-era harms
Mining giant's 'accountability deficit' discussed in meeting with Cape Town Archbishop - ACTSA
36 years after Mandela spent his first night as a free man there, ACTSA was at the Archbishop of Cape Town's residence on 11th February presenting its new report with partners about Anglo American's '...
actsa.org
February 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
“Trump’s tariffs exemplify the economic dominance long exercised by the Global North to Southern Africa as a continuation of colonialism."

ACTSA joined @tradejusticemov.bsky.social in calling on the UK to support the Global South in the face of incoming trade tariffs & implement fairer trade itself
"UK must stand with Global South against unfair US trade tactics" - ACTSA joins civil society call
Ahead of Trump's new tariffs which will hit Southern Africa hard, ACTSA and other organisations have sent an open letter to the UK government to support the Global South against unfair US trade tactic...
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July 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
healthpoverty.bsky.social
We’re pleased to have join ACTSA and Barry Mulimba, resident of Kabwe and community facilitator, urging Anglo American to action now to address the decades of serious health impacts their lead mine in Kabwe, Zambia caused for children and pregnant women.

actsa.org/open-letter-...
Open letter about Kabwe lead pollution handed in to Ango American - ACTSA
Today, 31 October 2024, ACTSA joined Barry Mulimba, resident of Kabwe and community facilitator, in handing in an open letter to CEO of Anglo American Duncan Wanblad.
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November 6, 2024 at 4:22 PM
danmynrd.bsky.social
everything about the CAC meeting is so fucking unsettling. the vague gestures of a widespanning secret society of nazis, so calmly and boringly planning what apears to be wide ranging actsa of domestic terrorism, but in the tone og how your dad talks to his friends about how he installed his gutters
March 17, 2026 at 2:59 PM
actsa-uk.bsky.social
THANK YOU FOR STANDING IN SOLIDARITY

This morning, we stood outside the Royal Courts of Justice in solidarity with the Tanzanian claimants as the LBMA trial began.

The fight does not end at the courtroom door.

Follow ACTSA for updates on our work: 🔗https://actsa.org/get-involved/
October 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM