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
By Alison Tilley and Mbekezeli Benjamin
Opinion | 15 June 2022
Setback for Makhado Municipality in access to information case …
… but they will probably just start afresh
Analysis | 11 June 2022
Abortion behind bars: women in prisons have extra obstacles to overcome
Prison policies must be changed
By Rebecca Gore
Opinion | 8 June 2022
Why independent healthcare inside prisons is vital
Prisoners are overlooked in an already unequal health system
Opinion | 25 May 2022
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?
By Daniel Steyn
Analysis | 23 May 2022
Hands off our Grants: the Black Sash’s long battle for justice
A shameful period in South Africa’s recent history
By Lynette Maart, Angie Richardson and Rachel Bukasa
Analysis | 19 May 2022
Disciplinary hearings: some schools are flouting the rules
Schools do not have discretion in dealing with learners who contravene the code of conduct
Opinion | 21 April 2022
Major shift in housing policy is an opportunity for civil society
We need a comprehensive approach to site and service schemes
By Noah Schermbrucker, Mirjam van Donk and Jens Horber
Opinion | 14 April 2022
South Africa is failing to protect its activists
Killings and victimisation demand urgent measures
By Busisiwe Kamolane and Jessie Ditshego
Opinion | 8 April 2022