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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 25 MIN

From Freedom Day to Workers’ Day: A conversation on dignity and justice

from CDH Conversations · host CLIFFE DEKKER HOFMEYR

As South Africa reflects between Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, it's important that we consider: what does freedom truly mean without economic security?In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Brigitta Mangale, Director in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, is joined by Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of Black Sash, for a thought-provoking discussion on social protection, social grants, dignity, and access to justice in South Africa.The conversation explores:The role of social grants in advancing dignity and meaningful freedomChallenges within the SASSA grant system and their impact on vulnerable communitiesThe intersection of unemployment, workers’ rights, and social protectionRecent Constitutional Court developments and what they mean for grant beneficiariesWhy civic participation and accountability remain central to protecting rightsThis timely discussion offers important insight into the constitutional promise of freedom and the lived realities facing many South Africans today.

As South Africa reflects between Freedom Day and Workers’ Day, it's important that we consider: what does freedom truly mean without economic security?In the latest episode of CDH Conversations, Brigitta Mangale, Director in our Pro Bono & Human Rights practice, is joined by Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of Black Sash, for a thought-provoking discussion on social protection, social grants, dignity, and access to justice in South Africa.The conversation explores:The role of social grants in advancing dignity and meaningful freedomChallenges within the SASSA grant system and their impact on vulnerable communitiesThe intersection of unemployment, workers’ rights, and social protectionRecent Constitutional Court developments and what they mean for grant beneficiariesWhy civic participation and accountability remain central to protecting rightsThis timely discussion offers important insight into the constitutional promise of freedom and the lived realities facing many South Africans today.

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