The Black Sash works to advance equality and social justice.

We provide a paralegal service to those who need help in a variety of matters, including child support and other social grants, labour problems, debt counselling and citizenship applications. Our services are free.

Our seven regional offices help recover an average of R13 million a year in government grants. In the process, our clients recover their rights to the recognition of their dignity and humanity.

The Black Sash is an independent, non-governmental organisation which contributes significantly to different areas of national policy.

Our research and recommendations have tangible, real-world effects on crucial policy instruments like the Social Security Agency and Promotion of Administrative Justice Acts.

We train dozens of new paralegals for other organisations each year, and conduct outreach and education campaigns in four provinces, on issues ranging from HIV/AIDS to voter education.

We believe in the rigorous monitoring and promotion of basic human rights.

We intervene when necessary, to ensure rights extend to all.

The Black Sash is an advocate for a just society.

We are committed to making human rights real.


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