ReCreate Action is the only broad coalition of creators and users of copyrighted material in South Africa, bringing together a wide range of civil society groups, professional bodies and individual practitioners in the education, information and entertainment sectors. ReCreate Action was formed to support progressive copyright reform in line with the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.ion text goes here

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is the largest trade union in the basic education sector in South Africa, representing over 250 000 teachers and other education workers. These are the people who educate the vast majority of South Africa’s young people. SADTU  is the local affiliate of Education International, representing more than 32 million teachers and education support personnel in 178 countries and territories.es here

The South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) is a registered Non-Profit Organisation and the only organisation representing actors in the film, television, live theatre ,voice overs, commercials and corporate sectors in South Africa. The Guild exists to enhance actors’ working conditions, compensation and benefits and to be a powerful, unified voice on behalf of artists’ rights. SAGA is a member-based organisation that is affiliated to the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) locally, and the International Federation of Actors (FIA) internationally. SAGA is an advocacy group for fair regulation of the creative sector, and for royalties for actors in film and TV. SAGA’s Executive Committee comprises nine experienced industry professionals who serve on a voluntary basis.

Wikimedia South Africa is the non-profit chapter for Wikipedia editors in South Africa. The chapter represents the over 500 volunteer Wikipedia editors, across all South African language versions of the free online encyclopaedia and its open knowledge sister projects in the country. The chapter is one of over 40 officially recognised chapters for Wikipedia editors in countries around the world.

The National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) is a teachers’ union open to any education sector employee in the Republic of South Africa.  NAPTOSA aims to promote, protect and maintain the rights, status and interests of teachers and to advance quality education in South Africa.  NAPTOSA is also an affiliate of Educational International.

International Directors Association Africa (IDAA) implements policies and programs for transformation, equality, economic, cultural, and educational development and growth of film and TV directors, directors of photography (DoPs) and below the line crew members in South Africa and Africa. IDAA is affiliated to the South African Screen Federation (SASFED) locally.

The Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) was established in 2005 as a membership based association for the 66 public universities in the 15 countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).  SARUA aims to assist in the general revitalization of higher education in Southern Africa and specifically to enhance and build the senior leadership capacity of SADC Higher Education institutions, thus enabling the sector to effectively respond to regional development challenges. Since its inception SARUA has undertaken a number of baseline research studies in the region to investigate key higher education issues facing the public universities in Southern Africa, including size and shape issues, funding issues, open access and science and technology and ICT.

Higher and Further Education Disability Services Association (HEDSA)  is registered as an NPO under the Dept of Social Development. It is a community of practice under the University South Africa ( USAF). HEDSA is a credible body in the post-school education and training (PSET) sector in SA that does advocacy work representing higher education institutions, 26 universities (including 50 TVETS and 12 CETs) to develop disability projects and programmes. HEDSA also provides networking and communication between member institutions by inter alia: organising workshops, discussions, and conferences; creating a forum for debate; disseminating information amongst member institutions; and participating in similar events on a national, regional or international level.

South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) is a leading independent not-for-profit, public benefit, national advocacy, a consumer organisation founded in 2004, managed by Deaf people with 25 affiliated local Deaf Associations throughout the country representing more than 4 million Deaf and hard of hearing people. SANDA is dedicated to building capacity, influencing public policies, and setting the agenda for meaningful inclusive development in the Deaf sector. To this end, SANDA serves as an innovative, responsive, and dynamic developmental Deaf organisation that consistently ensures the protection and promotion of the rights, needs and concerns of Deaf people in South Africa. SANDA is a member of the South African Disability Alliance (SADA).

The Wits Centre for Deaf Studies aims to develop globally competitive standards of excellence in the training of teachers of the Deaf, provide equitable learning, and research in the field of Deaf Education. In addition to working with teachers of the Deaf,  they aim to equip parents of Deaf children, and the greater Deaf community with the necessary knowledge and skills to foster equal opportunities for the South African Deaf Community.

Music Makers United (MMU) is a collective of musicians and industry players interested in the regulation of intermediaries that collect royalties, and support of musicians through legislative reform and other interventions.

Authors Alliance on behalf of its South African members campaigns to advance the interests of authors in academia and beyond who want to serve the public good by sharing their creations broadly. Authors Alliance creates resources to help authors understand and enjoy their rights and promote policies that make knowledge and culture available and discoverable.

The South African Finishing Artists and Imaging Technicians Society (SAFAITS) represents Digital Intermediate Colourists, Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs), Online Editors, VFX Artists, Compositors, QC (Quality Control) & Delivery Editors who play a crucial role in ensuring the visual quality of South African film, TV, and digital media. Founded to unite and advocate for these professionals, we are committed to providing our members with the support they need to thrive in an ever-evolving industry.

Data Science for Social Impact (DSFSI) at the University of Pretoria works to ensure Data Sciences serve our broader society and the public interest. DSFSI also supports Natural Language Processing in local (African) languages. Through Data Science for Society, we have to understand how when one carries through Data Science research, we situate how the users are part of the process. Local Language Natural Language Processing is focused on ways to develop new tools, new data and methodology to improve the state of African languages.

Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) is a professional body representing 2000 librarians. It is recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) committed to maintaining high standards in the library and information services (LIS) sector, advocating for the interests of LIS practitioners across South Africa and ensuring that they are well-represented and supported in their professional endeavours. LIASA supports UNESCO initiatives, aligning with the global mission to promote education, science, and culture. LIASA is an affiliate member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), which is represented in 150 countries, and the African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA). Some of its members are also members of the Organisation of South African Law Libraries (OSALL).

Committee for Higher Education Libraries of South Africa (CHELSA) is a consortium of heads of libraries of the twenty-six (26) public higher education institutions in South Africa, two (2) research councils and the National Library of South Africa. CHELSA is a registered non-profit organisation (140-828-NPO) representing the interests of these libraries in the sector. It is also recognised by Universities in South Africa (USAf) as a community of practice of academic and research library directors. It is affiliated with the following organisations: the CHE (Council on Higher Education), the Association of College & Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, Higher Education Information Technology South Africa (HEITSA), the International Association of University Libraries (IATUL), DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training) LIASA (Library and Information Association of South Africa), the NRF (National Research Foundation), and many more.

Creative Commons South Africa, a chapter of the Creative Commons Global Network, provides tools and licences to copyright owners to legally allow others to reuse, share, and remix their material

The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is a global network of 71 organisational members, founded in 1990. APC's mission is to strengthen collective organising towards building a transformative movement to ensure that the internet and digital technologies enable social, gender and environmental justice for all people.

Right to Know Campaign (R2K)is a movement centred on freedom of expression and access to information. It is a democratic, activist-driven campaign that strengthens and unites citizens to raise public awareness, mobilise communities and undertake research and targeted advocacy that aims to ensure the free flow of information necessary to meet people’s social, economic, political and ecological needs and live free from want, in equality and in dignity.

The International Federation of Library Association (IFLA) and Institutions is an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation, which advances the interests of library and information associations, libraries and information services, librarians and the communities they serve throughout the world.

South African Disability Alliance (SADA) is a voluntary consultative forum of national disability organisations. SADA’s work is aligned with the goal of advancing the rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities in South Africa and the improvement of our quality of life.