Successful Campaigns

President Zuma has finally signed the SIU proclamation https://mg.co.za/article/2017-08-25-zuma-finally-signs-siu-proclamation-for-probe-into-sabc

https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

Because of all your help there is progress! 1. A meeting was held at the clinic yesterday, the assistant Manager Khosi Mjiako, Veronica Petela, and Sarah Lebea- the Quality Assurance WRDCA from the Westrand Health District were present. 2. Demand Number 1 on the petition was met. -There is a suggestion Box that people can use to file complaints. -You can also call the Westrand Health District on: 011 953 4515. -Staff members will constantly announce channels you can use to file complaints- throughout the day. -Surveys will be handed out randomly where you can evaluate clinic services. 3. Demand Number 3 was partially met, meetings will be held with specific problematic staff members, and all staff members will also be reminded and trained on how to engage with patients. 4. Demand number 3 on the petition is work in progress, we are working on getting a response from the department of health, the office of Aaron Motsoaledi.

Parliament officially adopted the sugary drinks tax. https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

Parliament officially adopted the sugary drinks tax. https://www.mikebloomberg.com/news/statement-michael-r-bloomberg-passage-south-africas-soda-tax/

The persons arrested were released and they are safe. http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/we-were-held-hostage-at-a-tanzanian-police-station-sa-human-rights-lawyer-20171028

MPs refrained from referring to the bursary scheme following it being declared unlawful.

South African Breweries has scrapped their campaign https://www.health-e.org.za/2017/08/03/calls-boycott-sabs-beer-africa-campaign/