South Africa|Gauteng|Johannesburg

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Former inmate tells court he thought of killing himself after prison beating

Xolani Zulu is one of five current and former inmates suing the state for alleged assault and torture

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News | 7 November 2019

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Prison inmate tells court about beating at Leeuwkop prison

Xolani Zulu is among five inmates suing Correctional Services

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News | 6 November 2019

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Ethiopian woman fights for dialysis

Fundraising campaign started to help her get treatment in the private sector

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Law | 5 November 2019

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Court hears of alleged assault and torture of prisoners

Doctor testifies that injuries were severe

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News | 4 November 2019

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Douglasdale police accused of negligence by woman who was assaulted by her husband

Eight days in hospital but police ā€œdidnā€™t show concernā€

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News | 1 November 2019

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Sowetoā€™s girls and boys play competitive soccer together

ā€œMy teammates treat me with respect and dignity. Iā€™ve never felt harassed or experienced any form of violence and abuse.ā€

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Feature | 24 October 2019

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Concourt rules apartheid intimidation legislation unconstitutional

1982 law criminalised free speech

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Law | 22 October 2019

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Claiming the wasted opportunities in recycling

Pilot project in Brixton and Auckland Park brings informal waste pickers and residents together to benefit both

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News | 16 October 2019

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Court grants prisoner permission to use his laptop

Denying laptop infringed Mbalenhle Ntuliā€™s right to study, says judge

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News | 1 October 2019