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ARTICLE: If only land were expropriated in South Africa by Mercia Andrews and Fani Ncapayi

Publication: International Viewpoint – online socialist magazine Publication Date: Friday, 29 August 2025 Authors: Mercia Andrews is Director of the...

RESEARCH: Democratisation of Rural Local Government

This paper addresses the question of democratisation of rural governance, as a critical condition to ensuring responsible and responsive governance. Its focus is on...

PRESS STATEMENT: TCOE, RWA, and the Inyanda National Land Movement Demand Climate-Resilient Response to Limpopo and Mpumalanga Floods

22 January 2026 Extensive flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga over the past two weeks has claimed 38 lives, including children as young as two. The South African...

ARTICLE: Rural Schoolchildren Face Dual Threats from Pesticides and Unsafe Water

By Dr Bradwill Joewindean Jansen A new study into pesticide exposure at rural schools has revealed alarming environmental health risks facing children in farm...

RESEARCH: EMERGING RURAL STRUGGLES AGAINST UNELECTED TRADITIONAL LEADERS AND THE ROLE OF THE COURTS

EMERGING RURAL STRUGGLES AGAINST UNELECTED TRADITIONAL LEADERS AND THE ROLE OF THE COURTS Lessons from rural villages of the Eastern Cape Fani Ncapayi, May 2017 ...

The December issue of Inyanda Community News is Out

The December edition of Inyanda Community News shines a light on rural realities and inspiring collective action across South Africa and beyond. Featured articles...

G20, Hunger, and Advocacy in South Africa

Why Hunger Must Be Named As A Priority At The G20 • Hunger is not just a technical issue. It is a result of land dispossession, climate shocks, and economic...

PAMPHLET: WHO IS TCOE?

The Trust for Community Outreach and Education (TCOE) was established in 1983. We are a national organisation that supports local movements, associations,...

What is Food Sovereignty?

Food sovereignty is the right of peoples, communities and countries to define their own policies for agriculture, fisheries, consumers, and trade of food as...