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Join the struggle for a just and equal society! We use people’s law and power to advance our campaigns.

is a civil society organisation that fights against the scourge of state capture through activist education, community mobilisation and targeted legal interventions. is a civil society organisation mobilising for a just and equal South Africa where everyone shares in the country’s wealth. We give power to activists’ voices through education and resourcing initiatives. We

began as a coalition movement in 2017 and continue to partner with aligned organisations on common goals.

01/06/2026

🚆 SHARE YOUR JOURNEY MONDAY 🚆

Today we’re kicking off the week with “SHARE YOUR JOURNEY Monday’s”

We want to know! 🤔

How was your journey today?

Did your train arrive on time?

Were there any delays or announcements issues?

Any positive experiences worth sharing?

Feel free to share photos and videos from your journey. You can post them in any social media platform and tag or share them here and we’ll share on our platforms

Note: please use the following hashtags when posting on social media:

21/05/2026

Lifts out of service. No ramps. No alternatives.
For wheelchair users and people with mobility disabilities, a broken lift at a train station is not just an inconvenience, it means being completely left behind.
On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are calling for inclusion at our train stations as public spaces that are supposed to be used by everyone.
Disability access is a HUMAN RIGHT not a privilege. :
📌 Section 10 of the Constitution of South Africa guarantees everyone the right to dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected. Being stranded at a station because a lift is broken is a violation of that dignity.
📌 PEPUDA (The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act) prohibits unfair discrimination on the basis of disability. Inaccessible public infrastructure is discrimination.
📌 The South African National Land Transport Act places an obligation on transport authorities to ensure that public transport is accessible to persons with disabilities.
These are not suggestions. They are the law.
📢 Share this video to spread awareness.
📢 Let’s demand working lifts and ramps at train stations so that the PeoplesTrains work for ALL.

21/05/2026

Lifts out of service. No ramps. No alternatives.

For wheelchair users and people with mobility disabilities, a broken lift at a train station is not just an inconvenience, it means being completely left behind.

On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), we are calling for inclusion at our train stations as public spaces that are supposed to be used by everyone.

Disability access is a HUMAN RIGHT not a privilege:
📌 Section 10 of the Constitution of South Africa guarantees everyone the right to dignity and the right to have that dignity respected and protected. Being stranded at a station because a lift is broken is a violation of that dignity.
📌 PEPUDA (The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act) prohibits unfair discrimination on the basis of disability. Inaccessible public infrastructure is discrimination.
📌 The South African National Land Transport Act places an obligation on transport authorities to ensure that public transport is accessible to persons with disabilities.
These are not suggestions. They are the law.

📢 Share this video to spread awareness.
📢 Let's demand working lifts and ramps at train stations so that the People's trains work for ALL.

21/05/2026

South Africa’s rail network could be headed for its biggest overhaul in decades. The Department of Transport has released a draft National Rail Master Plan outlining a R2-trillion vision

We spoke to commuter advocacy group Behind about what this could mean in the Western Cape context.

20/05/2026

Billions were looted from PRASA. Trains collapsed. Commuters were forced to spend three times more just to get to work, to school, to their lives.
Joe Maswanganyi served as Minister of Transport during a critical period of this collapse. He weakened PRASA’s board. He blocked corruption investigations. He knew about the R79 million stolen in the Swifambo deal and did nothing.
The Ethics Committee eventually found that he “failed to act in accordance with the public trust placed in him.”
His punishment? A two month suspension.
Today, he chairs the Standing Committee on Finance overseeing the very public money he failed to protect.
This is Part Two of Unfinished Business. Watch, share, and ask the question: how long do we allow this?

20/05/2026

Catch us on Cape Town TV as we talk about how we can through community power and strong 🚆

From daily delays to unsafe journeys, commuters are not powerless — when we organise, speak up, and build collective action, we can demand a public transport system that works for the people.

📺 Watch here: Cape Town TV Live (https://freevisionplay.co.za/live/260/Cape-Town-TV?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

💬 Join the WhatsApp Commuter Forum: Join Community (https://chat.whatsapp.com/LlUstzyb2Xg0OYFAuFkFxq?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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18/05/2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PART TWO
Joe Maswanganyi — Unaccountable

Parliament found that Joe Maswanganyi had failed to act “in accordance with the public trust placed in him” during PRASA’s collapse. Thus found GUILTY of contravening the code of conduct for Members of Parliament.

His punishment?
Less than two months suspension.

Today, he still serves in Parliament - as Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance.

The public paid with years of destruction.
He paid with two months.

Should politicians implicated in corruption still hold power?

12/05/2026

🤔 Should politicians implicated in corruption still be in power?

🚨 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Dipuo Peters 🚨

She paid nearly R190, 000 to after losing her court challenge. But that's only a fraction of what South Africans lost.

During Dipuo Peters' time as Minister of Transport, PRASA was being hollowed out- through corruption, political interference, and catastrophic mismanagement.

🚆 Billions of rands were lost.
🚉 Our rail system collapsed.
👥 Ordinary people paid the price.

When Parliament failed to act, took them to court.

The result?
Dipuo Peters was found guilty of breaching Parliament's Code of Conduct and suspended.

But here's the twist:

Today, she's back in government - serving as Speaker of the Sol Plaatjie Municipal Council.

So we ask again:
❓ When does accountability actually begin?
❓ Who keeps paying for corruption?
❓ And should those found guilty of misconduct still hold public office?

08/05/2026

Join the WA Commuter Forum Community🚂

This is our space for daily commuters and anyone who believes public transport should work for the people. We share stories, ask questions, and push for safe, reliable trains we can be proud of.

Our Constitution says public services must be accountable and transparent - and that starts with us speaking up.

Follow the link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LlUstzyb2Xg0OYFAuFkFxq

10/02/2026

is inviting applications for the 2026 Political Leadership Education Course.

This 6-month, part-time course is designed for community leaders, activists, workers, and anyone interested in creating a just and equal society. Strengthen your ability to analyse society, build movements, and act collectively for a better world, today.

For more information or to apply, see link in bio.

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