South Africa
SALO Public Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue - Youth Perspectives on Human Rights, Social Cohesion and Democratic Inclusion in South Africa - 11 June 2026
Watch here: https://youtu.be/MISWWdHeC1M
SALO Public Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue - Youth Perspectives on Human Rights, Social Cohesion and Democracy in South Africa - 28 May 2026
Watch here: https://youtu.be/mv1y93APfH0
Freedom Day: Honouring Liberty, Unity, and Progress – 27 April
Freedom Day, observed annually on 27 April, is one of South Africa’s most significant public holidays. It commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, when all citizens, regardless of race—were allowed to vote for the first …
16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children closely aligns with SALO’s core values and its long-standing commitment to advancing human rights, dignity, and social justice. Addressing gender-based violence is central …
South Africa's G20 and the Sustainable Development Goal 16 - By Lusanda Nobanda
SALO opinion piece - South Africas G20 and Goal 16 - June 2025Download
Policy Brief on: South African Foreign Policy and Its Evolution: The Implementation of Women, Peace, and Security Over the Last 30 Years - 10 Dec 2024
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SALO Board Member Molly Dhlamini on SABC News' Democracy30
SALO Board Member Molly Dhlamini discussing South African Peace Missions on the continent since 1994 on SABC News’ Democracy30. Watch Full Episode here:
Policy Brief: The Reform of International Financial Institutions and South Africa’s G20 Presidency - 31-10-24
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SALO Public Dialogue - Strengthening the Implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Elections in South Africa, and the Impact on other SADC Countries - 23 August 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/oP3dFtdPm4A This event had a particular focus on women’s representation in electoral processes and elected bodies in light of August being women’s month in South Africa. Further, this dialogue included a …
SALO Manager Mr. Lwazi Somya forming part of an expert civil society panel at a Symposium organised by DIRCO and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
The Southern African Liaison Office’s (SALO) Manager of Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Senior Researcher, Mr. Lwazi Somya, had the honour of forming part of an expert civil society panel at a Symposium organised by DIRCO and the South …
SALO Public Dialogue: South African Political Party Perspectives on South Africa’s Foreign Policy on Zimbabwe.-27 June 2024
This dialogue focused on the implications and future direction following South Africa’s recent elections, which have resulted in a Government of National Unity (GNU), and potential shifts or entry points in South Africa’s approach to …
SALO Pre-Election Public Dialogue - Youth Perspectives on Leadership and Coalition Governments in South Africa - 24 May 2024
https://youtu.be/1SOd4q1pS7Q This critical and timely pre-election Public Dialogue focused on the aspirations and perspectives of South Africa’s youth regarding the type of leadership our country needs and the nature of coalition …
Freedom Day - 27 April 2023
National Freedom Day is a public holiday celebrated on 27 April in South Africa that celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held in 1994. It is significant because it marks the end of over three hundred years …
Elimination of Racial Discrimination- 21 March
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 2142 (XXI), adopted on 26 October 1966, proclaimed 21 March the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial …
Policy Dialogue Report: SALO Community and Youth Dialogue - 16 Sept 2022
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Public Dialogue on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 14 Sept 2022
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Dialogue on Climate Change and the Youth of South Africa
On the 29th of June SALO hosted a dialogue with national youth & student leadership including ANCYL, DASO, NYDA, PASMA, SASCO, SAUS. Young people are not only victims of climate change. They are also valuable contributors to climate action. …
Youth Day - 16 June 2022
SALO remembers and celebrates Youth Day. On 16 June 1976 more than 20 000 pupils from Soweto protested the Bantu Education system. This protest led to approximately 700 people being killed brutally by the police, many of them youth. In 1975 …
HAPPY FREEDOM DAY
Today marks commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on the 27th of April in 1994. This day is now called Freedom Day. These were first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South Africa where anyone …
Celebrating Human Rights Day
The 21st of March is a very important day in South Africa as it is linked with what happened on the date of 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day, 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd …
