The December 2024 Planact News Journal celebrates a year of impactful initiatives, from advancing participatory democracy through voter education and election observer missions to strengthening community advocacy via the Asivikelane Waste and Sanitation Hubs in Tshwane and Johannesburg. Highlighting projects like the MASCOM potable water social audit in Emalahleni and the expansion of the Cluster of Community Agency to Rustenburg, the journal showcases Planact’s commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable livelihoods, with 1000 Gauteng residents empowered through the Social Employment Fund.