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Our EOI 2019-2020 Open Call is now closed for entries.

Special thanks to all applicants.

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Funding OSF-SA has adjusted its grant cycles. In 2019 OSF-SA will have one open call for Expressions of Interest, that will be open to any eligible organisation OR any organisation that has received funding for 1 year or less. This process will open in mid-February 2019. If

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4 weeks ago

This #HumanRightsDay, take a look at the social justice thought leaders who are trailblazers, and future leaders, supported by the Open Society Foundation for South Africa.In 1979 George Soros, Chairperson and founder of the Open Society Foundations, provided scholarships to black South African students to study at the Universi... ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

For an amazing update on how social audits have grown in size in Ekurhuleni, been implemented in Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape, and how they’ve been applied to infrastructure and mining, watch the latest social audit video by the Social Audit Network below. The Social Audit Network is one of the Open Society Foundation for South Africa’s grantees working to empower communities through the social audit methodology.The story of how social audits have spread and innovated in South Africa. The video tells the story of how social audits have sperad to more cities, how they... ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

We are aware of a hoax email informing individuals that they have been awarded a grant from Open Society Foundation for South Africa. We only award grants to organisations who have been through our application process. Please see our Funding section for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

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Funding OSF-SA has adjusted its grant cycles. In 2019 OSF-SA will have one open call for Expressions of Interest, that will be open to any eligible organisation OR any organisation that has received funding for 1 year or less. This process will open in mid-February 2019. If

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1 month ago

International Women's Day – Today we salute the courage of women and girls in our country and the many new women leaders of colour in civil society that we fund. #‎IWD2019

South African women and girls face extremely high rates of domestic violence, rape and other forms of abuse. While their rights are fully protected by South Africa’s progressive Constitution, many young women and girls continue to face extremely high levels of violence. International Women’s Rights Day signals a global commitment to women’s rights and presents an opportunity for South Africa’s vigorous and autonomous civil society to mobilise around concerted efforts towards preventing the high and unacceptable levels of violence against women and children.

But today, we also have something to be proud of, in civil society, we are entering an era of greater women leadership. Listen to our grantees who lead some of SA’s foremost organisations and NGOs on our ‘Voices from the Field’ documentary.A short film as tribute to the work of some OSF-SA grantees in celebration of turning 25. ... See MoreSee Less

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OSF-SA Special Call for Proposals: "A comparative analysis of Anglo Gold Ashanti’s human rights record in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa"

2 months ago

A final reminder that proposal submissions for our 24-month funded study close 28 February 2019.

The project’s aim is to investigate and document AngloGold Ashanti’s human rights record on the African continent, with a view to equip civil society for advocacy interventions and to demand cross-border accountability for any violations at regional and continental levels.

Interested parties are welcome to submit their proposals to our Research & Advocacy Unit via our website. Kindly note that the deadline for submitting proposals is 28 February 2019.

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Project Objective Investigating and documenting the human rights record of Anglo Gold Ashanti in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa with a view to understand entry points for civil society to initiate advocacy interventions and demand cross-border accountability for any violations at regio...

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2 months ago

OSF-SA's Expression of Interest (EoI) online submission for 2019 – 2020 is now open.

Before applying, please take some time to familiarize yourself with our strategic grant-making focus areas, selection criteria, grant cycles and grant-making process on our website.

The closing date is 10 April 2019. Complete the online submission at the link below.

Organisations that may be requested to submit an application following the EoI will be notified by June 2019. ... See MoreSee Less

Funding

osf.org.za

Funding OSF-SA has adjusted its grant cycles. In 2019 OSF-SA will have one open call for Expressions of Interest, that will be open to any eligible organisation OR any organisation that has received funding for 1 year or less. This process will open in mid-February 2019. If

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OSF-SA Special Call for Proposals: "A comparative analysis of Anglo Gold Ashanti’s human rights record in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa"

2 months ago

Proposal submissions close on 28 February 2019 for our 24-month funded study titled: “A comparative analysis of Anglo Gold Ashanti’s human rights record in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa”. The primary project partner must be an NGO registered in South Africa, supported by a research team in each of the identified regions. Interested NGOs can submit their proposals to our Research & Advocacy Unit via our website.

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Project Objective Investigating and documenting the human rights record of Anglo Gold Ashanti in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa with a view to understand entry points for civil society to initiate advocacy interventions and demand cross-border accountability for any violations at regio...

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‘In Good Company?’ 3rd Edition

2 months ago

The third edition of our publication ‘In Good Company?’ focuses on understanding the current benefit-sharing system in South Africa’s mining industry and navigates opportunities for equitable sharing of revenues with affected communities. To view/download the full publication, visit our website. ... See MoreSee Less

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As part of Open Society Foundation for South Africa’s portfolio on ‘Extractives Sector Transparency and Accountability’, which is located within the Research and Advocacy Unit, the third edition of our publication In Good Company? focuses on understanding the current benefit-sharing system in ...

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ActionAid South Africa Baseline Social Audit Report

2 months ago

Action Aid South Africa conducted a social audit of 10 mining-affected communities across South Africa to determine their living conditions, their challenges and their awareness of the social and labour plans (SLPs) of mining companies in their communities. The baseline report was released on Tuesday and includes outcomes from eight of the surveyed communities. The Research and Advocacy Unit at OSF-SA supported this work through its high agency concept on ‘Extractives Sector Transparency and Accountability’. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Research and Advocacy Unit at Open Society Foundation for South Africa supported this work through its high agency concept on ‘Extractives Sector Transparency and Accountability’. The strategic goal of this concept is to promote transparency, accountability and inclusive participation in min...

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2 months ago

Join us for breakfast as we unpack the State of the Nation Address 2019 (#SONA2019) with Daily Maverick.

Joining us will be Ferial Haffajee as moderator, and panelists Dr Sithembile Mbete, Marianne Merten, Lukhona Mnguni and Nompumelelo Runji. We’ll unpack the state of accountability in South Africa, and whether President Ramaphosa is getting it right... or wrong.

RSVP to Chi-Wah Chan to book your spot: chiwah@execconcierge.co.za

Friday February 8th 2019, 9:30am for 10:00am at the OSF-SA office (Temple House, 4th floor, Corner of Roeland and Buitenkant Streets, Cape Town). ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Join the Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSF-SA) and Daily Maverick for breakfast on 8 February to unpack the State of the Nation Address 2019 (#SONA2019).

Joined by a dynamic and lively group of analysts, and introducing OSF-SA's Democracy Fellows, we will unpack the state of accountability in South Africa, and whether President Ramaphosa is getting it right... or wrong.

Friday February 8th 2019, 9:30am for 10:00am at the OSF-SA office (Temple House, 4th floor, Corner of Roeland and Buitenkant Streets, Cape Town).

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OSF-SA Special Call for Proposals: "A comparative analysis of Anglo Gold Ashanti’s human rights record in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa"

3 months ago

The Open Society Foundation for South Africa is making a special call to NGOs for proposals to undertake a 24-month funded comparative study into AngloGold Ashanti's human rights record in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa.

The project’s aim is to investigate and document AngloGold Ashanti’s human rights record in three regions on the African continent, with a view to equip civil society for advocacy interventions and to demand cross-border accountability for any violations at regional and continental levels. The primary project partner must be an NGO registered in South Africa, supported by a research team in each of the identified regions. Interested NGOs can submit their proposals to our Research & Advocacy Unit via our website.

For more information, or to submit your proposal, visit our website. ... See MoreSee Less

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Project Objective Investigating and documenting the human rights record of Anglo Gold Ashanti in Southern Africa, West Africa and East Africa with a view to understand entry points for civil society to initiate advocacy interventions and demand cross-border accountability for any violations at regio...

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3 months ago

Join the Open Society Foundation for South Africa (OSF-SA) and a panel of exciting analysts over breakfast to unpack what is said (and what is not) during the State of the Nation Address 2019 (#SONA2019).

SAVE THE DATE: Friday February 8th 2019, 9:30am at the OSF-SA office (Temple House, 4th floor, Corner of Roeland and Buitenkant Streets, Cape Town). ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

During our #OpenSocietySA25 celebrations, we released a short film tribute to the incredible work of our grantees.

Watch ‘Voices From the Field’, available online now.

For a full #OpenSocietySA25 recap, including archive material, written tributes, photos and videos, head to our dedicated website: 25.osf.org.za/A short film as tribute to the work of some OSF-SA grantees in celebration of turning 25. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 months ago

Tasneem Essop is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Democracy Fellow. Hosted by the Democracy Works Foundation, Tasneem’s project is titled ‘Social Protest and Youth in South Africa’s Democracy’.

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Tasneem Essop

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Tasneem Essop Social Protest and Youth in South Africa's Democracy Tasneem is a scholar and activist in Johannesburg. Tasneem is based at the Society, Work and Politics Institute as an assistant researcher. She is currently a PhD candidate

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4 months ago

Dr Sithembile Mbete is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Democracy Fellow. Hosted by the Democracy Works Foundation, Sithembile’s project is titled ‘Your Vote Matters’.

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Sithembile Mbete

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Dr Sithembile Mbete Your Vote Matters Sithembile is a lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria where she lectures in international relations and South African politics. She has a DPhil in International Relations.

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4 months ago

Nompumelelo Runji is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Democracy Fellow. Hosted by the Democracy Works Foundation, Nompumelelo’s project is titled ‘Active Citizenship: Community Protests and Political Participation in South Africa’.

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Nompumelelo Runji

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Nompumelelo Runji Active Citizenship: Community Protests and Political Participation in South Africa Nompumelelo is a professional moderator, facilitator, writer, and panellist. She is a thought leader with a solid track record in policy and political analysis. She is

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4 months ago

Naledi Modise is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Democracy Fellow. Hosted by the Democracy Works Foundation, Naledi’s project is titled ‘Perspectives from the Periphery’.

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Naledi Modise

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Naledi Modise Perspectives from the Periphery Naledi is a junior lecturer in Political Studies at North-West University, Mafikeng. She was a Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Fellow in 2012/2013. Currently, she is registered for a Master of International Politics

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4 months ago

Lukhona Mnguni is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Democracy Fellow. Hosted by the Democracy Works Foundation, Lukhona’s project is titled ‘1000 Rural Voices’.

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Lukhona Mnguni

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Lukhona Mnguni 1000 Rural Voices Lukhona holds a Bachelor of Community and Development Studies degree (cum laude) and an honours degree in Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies (cum laude), both from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Mnguni obtained a

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4 months ago

Xavia Siyabonga Poswa is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Scholar. Hosted by Dullah Omar Institute at The University of the Western Cape, Xavia’s focus area is “the intersection of the role of traditional leaders and municipalities in spatial planning and land use management”.

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4 months ago

Tumelo Modiselle is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Scholar. Hosted by Constitutional Court Trust, Tumelo’s focus area is “the history of gender and patriarchy in pre-colonial African society: understanding gender oppression and violence perpetuated against black women”.

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4 months ago

Tholakele Nene is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Scholar. Hosted by Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism, Tholakele’s focus area is “the ‘traditional’ attitudes of underground miners and mine managers regarding safety in underground mining with a view to curbing mining fatalities and injuries”.

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4 months ago

Thabile Lucia Chonco is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Scholar. Hosted by Dullah Omar Institute at The University of the Western Cape, Thabile’s focus area is “examining the implementation of Section 139 interventions in terms of the Constitution”.

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4 months ago

Thabang Ramakhula is an #OpenSocietySA25 Commemorative Scholar. Hosted by Dullah Omar Institute at The University of the Western Cape, Thabang’s focus area is “gender-responsive governance for women’s empowerment and political representation in Lesotho: the effectiveness of quota systems, the impact of partisan politics, and the merits of various electoral systems”.

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