Current projects.

See our current projects below. 

Past projects.

To view our past projects, see below. 
GVR 2024

In the first half of 2024 CAN ran a focused General Valuation Roll project targeting residents in municipalities across the country. See the Project below. 

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Coalition bill submission

CAN has compiled a submission to the “Coalition Bill” that, if passed, could fundamentally change how municipalities are governed. Join our submission now.

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General Laws Amendment Bill

CAN has provided a breakdown of the proposed General Laws Amendment Bill, 2024.

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Find out more about our initiatives.

The Community Action Network is part of a family of initiatives. Find out more about them below.
Water Justice Now

The Water Community Action Network (WaterCAN) has been actively democratising water testing science through its unique citizen science testing kit. WaterCAN is a country-leader in the water activism space. Get involved today.  

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Yes, JoburgCAN

Are you a Johannesburg resident? Do you and your community want to join Joburg civic activists in the fight to not only make this incredible city corruption free, but safe, clean and affordable for all who live in it? If your answer is Yes, then follow the link and get involved today. 

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