IN CONVERSATION WITH KEARABETSWE MOOPELO (Programme Officer: Networks and Advocacy at the New Economy Hub)
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From 20 to 22 November 2025, Constitution Hill will host a historic gathering
aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: economic
inequality. The three-day event, titled “We, the 99%: People’s Summit for
Global Economic Justice,” brings together activists, community organisers,
artists, and concerned citizens from around the world to imagine a fairer,
more equitable global economy.
The summit is framed as a counter-narrative to the elite 1%, giving voice to
the 99% who are most affected by structural injustices. Over three days,
participants will engage in workshops, dialogues, creative actions, and
cultural events, all designed to explore solutions to global economic
challenges and empower communities.
Days 1 and 2 (20–21 November) will focus on interactive workshops and
discussions, covering topics such as debt justice, fair finance, climate and
ecological sustainability, and strategies for building community power. The
sessions will bring together local and global perspectives, offering
participants tools and actionable ideas to take back to their communities.
Day 3 (22 November) culminates in the Uprising Festival, a vibrant
celebration of resistance and global solidarity. Attendees will enjoy
10:35
performances by South African and international artists, including DBN Gogo,
DJ Kenzhero, Maglera Doe Boy, Buhlebendalo, Iphupho L’ka Biko, Lebo
Mashile, and The Brother Moves On. The festival blends music, arts, and
activism, highlighting the power of cultural expression in movements for
justice.
Organisers emphasise that the summit is not just an event but a movement-
building platform, connecting grassroots struggles across the globe.
Constitution Hill, with its rich history as a site of justice and human rights,
provides a symbolic backdrop for this gathering.
Tickets are available via the summit’s official portal
wetheninetynine.mobilizeagency.dev. Participants are encouraged to join
early to engage fully in workshops, discussions, and the festival.
As economic inequality continues to widen both locally and globally, “We,
the 99%” seeks to reclaim agency, amplify voices of the majority, and inspire
concrete action for a fairer world.
aimed at addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: economic
inequality. The three-day event, titled “We, the 99%: People’s Summit for
Global Economic Justice,” brings together activists, community organisers,
artists, and concerned citizens from around the world to imagine a fairer,
more equitable global economy.
The summit is framed as a counter-narrative to the elite 1%, giving voice to
the 99% who are most affected by structural injustices. Over three days,
participants will engage in workshops, dialogues, creative actions, and
cultural events, all designed to explore solutions to global economic
challenges and empower communities.
Days 1 and 2 (20–21 November) will focus on interactive workshops and
discussions, covering topics such as debt justice, fair finance, climate and
ecological sustainability, and strategies for building community power. The
sessions will bring together local and global perspectives, offering
participants tools and actionable ideas to take back to their communities.
Day 3 (22 November) culminates in the Uprising Festival, a vibrant
celebration of resistance and global solidarity. Attendees will enjoy
10:35
performances by South African and international artists, including DBN Gogo,
DJ Kenzhero, Maglera Doe Boy, Buhlebendalo, Iphupho L’ka Biko, Lebo
Mashile, and The Brother Moves On. The festival blends music, arts, and
activism, highlighting the power of cultural expression in movements for
justice.
Organisers emphasise that the summit is not just an event but a movement-
building platform, connecting grassroots struggles across the globe.
Constitution Hill, with its rich history as a site of justice and human rights,
provides a symbolic backdrop for this gathering.
Tickets are available via the summit’s official portal
wetheninetynine.mobilizeagency.dev. Participants are encouraged to join
early to engage fully in workshops, discussions, and the festival.
As economic inequality continues to widen both locally and globally, “We,
the 99%” seeks to reclaim agency, amplify voices of the majority, and inspire
concrete action for a fairer world.
