Opinion and Analysis

How the JSC failed our judges – and the public

“No possible excuse for why the JSC has taken nearly two years for the Makhubele Tribunal kick off” says Judges Matter

Setback for Makhado Municipality in access to information case …

… but they will probably just start afresh

Abortion behind bars: women in prisons have extra obstacles to overcome

Prison policies must be changed

Why independent healthcare inside prisons is vital

Prisoners are overlooked in an already unequal health system

One week left to comment on South Africa’s new labour migration policy

Government paints the policy as forward-looking, but can it be enforced and how will it affect the lives of immigrants?

Hands off our Grants: the Black Sash’s long battle for justice

A shameful period in South Africa’s recent history

Disciplinary hearings: some schools are flouting the rules

Schools do not have discretion in dealing with learners who contravene the code of conduct

Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society

We need a comprehensive approach to site and service schemes

South Africa is failing to protect its activists

Killings and victimisation demand urgent measures

Dodgy lotteries: what the SIU can and can’t do

And why it’s important that the NPA joins the fray

Bathabile Dlamini’s conviction sends a message to all public officials

There are consequences for failing in their duties

Lives and eyes lost: excessive use of rubber bullets by police is common

Mthokozisi Ntumba’s death points to bigger SAPS failures

Budget 2022 will reinforce inequality

Less money for public schools and health care, but tax breaks for corporates and individual taxpayers

Long-awaited policy on pregnant learners promises a new dawn

The Department of Education’s Learner Pregnancy Policy is a positive step but has shortcomings

Solitary confinement is illegal. So why is it happening in South African prisons?

Silence on far-reaching changes in housing delivery during SONA

Government is shifting to a site-and-service model rather than building houses