#ReclaimSA is a citizen-powered movement dedicated to turning hope into action and frustration into tangible change. We are a collective of active South Africans, from all walks of life, united by a common belief: that the future of our nation is not something we wait for, but something we build together, with our own hands.
Our Story: The Power of a Shared Dream
The story of #ReclaimSA began not in a boardroom, but in the hearts of thousands of South Africans who refused to accept the gap between our nation’s potential and its reality. We saw the challenges—corruption, inequality, failing services—and recognized that waiting for change was no longer an option.
Driven by a shared sense of urgency and a deep love for our country, organizers, community leaders, and everyday citizens began connecting online and offline. From these conversations, a clear mission emerged: to move beyond protest and pessimism and to channel our energy into organised, effective, and sustainable action.Â
#ReclaimSA was born from this need to build a platform for that action. #RSA
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission: To mobilise South Africans into a powerful, non-partisan force for good, leveraging our collective skills and resources to drive accountability, rebuild communities, and create a more just and prosperous nation for all.
Our Vision: A South Africa that works for all its people, defined by ethical leadership, thriving communities, and equal opportunity—a nation we are proud to reclaim and rebuild for future generations.
The Pillars of Our Movement
These are not just words; they are the principles that guide every project we undertake and every relationship we build.
- Accountability: We believe in holding power to account, whether in government or within our own movement. We demand transparency and integrity from our leaders and from ourselves.
- Action: We are defined by what we do. We move beyond talk to tangible projects that deliver real results in our communities. #YouthReclaimRSA
- Unity: We are a non-partisan movement that transcends political, racial, and economic divides. Our strength lies in our shared identity as South Africans committed to a common future.
- Service: We are dedicated to serving our communities and each other. We believe in lifting others up and contributing our skills for the greater good.
- Courage: We have the courage to speak truth to power, to tackle difficult challenges, and to persevere in the face of adversity.
- Self-determination: Ask not what the #ReclaimSA movement can do for you, but rather what you can do to make the movement a success.
How We Create Change:
Our Model
#ReclaimSA operates on a dual-track model designed for maximum impact:
- Ground-Up Community Action: We empower local chapters to identify and address the most pressing issues in their own communities. From organising neighbourhood clean-ups (Project Clean Sweep) to running skills development workshops, we believe change starts at home.
- Nationwide Advocacy & Accountability: We leverage our collective voice and expertise to address systemic issues. Through initiatives like our Accountability Tracker, we monitor promises, expose corruption, and advocate for policy changes that benefit all South Africans.
Our People:
The Heart of #ReclaimSA
Our movement is its people. We are:
- Students volunteering their weekends, free time and holidays.
- Lawyers offering pro-bono advice to uphold justice.
- Engineers helping to fix local infrastructure.
- Activists and organisers dedicated to articulating and spreading.
- Artists creating works that inspire and unite.
- Content creators dedicated to engagement and community development.
We are a tapestry of skills, backgrounds, and stories, woven together by a common purpose. This is not our movement; it is yours.
Join Us on This Journey
The task ahead is great, but so is our collective power. This is the most important work we will ever do—the work of reclaiming our country’s destiny.
Join the Movement and add your voice, your hands, and your hope to ours.
Together, we are #ReclaimSA.
Together, we are the solution.