SALO highlights
News, notices and events from SALO.
SALO's Dr Showers Mawowa at an international symposium on Afro-Asia Relations entitled “Africa and Asia Entanglements in the Past and Present: Bridging History and Development Studies” held at Kansai University, Osaka Japan, 31 July - 4 August 2015
SALO’s Research, Development and Coordination Manager Dr Showers Mawowa attended an international symposium on Afro-Asia Relations entitled “Africa and Asia Entanglements in the Past and Present: Bridging History and Development Studies” …
Tawanda Sachikonye at Day 1 (31st July 2015) of the UCT Model African Union
SALO researcher, Tawanda Sachikonye gave closing remarks at Day 1 (31st July 2015) of the UCT Model African Union. He gave an overview of the African Union Position on Youth and the Common African Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 …
MOZAMBIQUE REPEALS COLONIAL PROVISIONS THAT THREATENED THE LIBERTY OF ITS LGBTI CITIZENS - By Howard Smith 21st July 2015
Mozambique’s new Penal Code, which came into effect in June this year after being approved by the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, last year, is a welcome step forward towards a country free from discrimination that the …
SALO is deeply saddened by the passing of solidarity activist and regular workshop participant, Mr. Patrick Baleka
Mr. Baleka was an activist and internationalist, in solidarity with the oppressed peoples of the world. He was very involved in solidarity movements such as the “Free the Cuban 5” campaign, and served as the coordinator of the Western …
President of People’s United Democratic Movement Mario Masuku and Youth Leader Maxwell Dlamini out on bail
15 July 2015, Swaziland Mario Masuku and Maxwell Dlamini were granted bail by the Supreme Court of Swaziland after spending more than a year in prison charged with sedition and terrorism. Acting Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, Justice …
The Partnership we want: Financing for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda. - 2 July 2015
Summary of the main points made at the SALO workshop on the 2 July 2015 on: **The Partnership we want: Financing for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda.** By Fowzia Davids, Research and Projects Intern in the SALO team “Some of …
Financing for Development - Revised Draft, 6 May 2015
To view please click on the link below: Revised-draft-outcome_FfD_6May2015
Meeting between the Cuban Five and the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation - 23 June 2015
On the 23rd of June 2015 the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation met with the Cuban Five after their release. Namely Gerardo Hernandez, Ramón Labañino, Fernando Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero, and René …
"Roundtable Discussion: Reactions to the Zero Draft of the Post-2015 Development Agenda" - 18 June 2015
Mr Sambulo Mathebula, Research and Coordination, SALO Mr Zane Dangor– Special advisor to the minister of Social Development Mr Richard Smith –Technical Advisor, ACTION Support and SALO Board member Closing remarks: Dr Showers Mawowa, …
Litlhare Rabele on AU summit held in Joburg
https://youtu.be/UJnRka8pWwE South Africa recently hosted the eight day African Union Summit in Sandton which ended on Monday. Sessions under various themes were held through the duration the summit. Heads of states, politicians, decision …
Women’s Empowerment and Development towards Agenda 2063 AU Summit Side Event: Cocktail. -11 June 2015
On the 11th of June 2015, SALO hosted a Networking Cocktail on Women’s Empowerment, during the AU Summit; in the context of the AU Summit’s 2015 theme - Year of Women Empowerment and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063 - which focuses …
SALO Exhibition on Africa Day, at the Pan-African Parliament
On Monday, 25 May the Pan African Parliament (PAP) hosted an Africa Day celebration under the theme “2015 The Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa’s Agenda 2063”. The event was chaired by Advocate Madasa and Dr …
SALO Workshop on Hate Crimes - 21 May 2015
On the 21st of May, The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, addressed a SALO gathering in Cape Town on the topic of Hate Crimes, specifically pertaining to Xenophobia, sexual and gender-based violence, …
Consultative meeting with DRC migrants and students at the University of Pretoria
On Tuesday the 5th of May, SALO held a consultative meeting with DRC migrants and students at the University of Pretoria. The meeting was co-hosted with the African Union Students Alliance (AUSA). Middle row: Officials from the Department …
SALO COMMUNITY SCREENING IN LANGA – 25 APRIL 2015
On the 25th of April 2015 SALO screened a documentary by Reuters entitled “Xenophobia in South Africa” with local residents in Langa. The discussion before and after the screening looked into the reasons for the recent Xenophobic riots and …
United Nations Youth Dialogue on Post-2015 MDGs
On Friday 24th April 2015, SALO’s Fowzia Davids attended a Post 2015 Consensus Youth Forum The youth dialogue was constructed in a way where students were divided into 8 groups to discuss 3 themes, and motivate why their theme took …
SALO COMMUNITY SCREENING WOODSTOCK – Xenophobia in South Africa: Documentary by Reuters
On the 19th of April 2015 SALO held a film screening and discussion with members from the international community and local residents in Woodstock. There were 50 attendees; 27 male, 23 female The documentary covered the 2008 brutal …
1millionfaces Against Xenophobia
Mayibuye iAfrika! IAfrika Mayibuye The ACTION Support Centre joins civil society groups, concerned governments and Solidarity activists from across the continent and around the world in condemning the vicious, unacceptable and cowardly …
Hon. Obed Bapela visits SALO's Pretoria Office
Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister and Chair of ANC International Relations Committee Hon. Obed Bapela (third from right) visits SALO’s Pretoria Office, Wednesday 15 April 2015
