Human Rights

Sharpeville: “These politicians just come and create a spectacle”

Residents say Human Rights Day means little in their township

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Photo Essay | 21 March 2025

Asylum seekers face arrest while they battle broken system

Refugees without valid visas are blocked from applying for asylum

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News | 18 March 2025

People trying to seek asylum should not be deported, court hears

Human rights organisation wants Refugees Act amendments declared unconstitutional

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Law | 28 February 2025

Operation Dudula’s victims demand justice

Litigation against the vigilante group started a year ago

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News | 26 February 2025

Hundreds join pro-Palestine rally in Sea Point

Palestine Solidarity Campaign renews call for SA government to cut ties with Israel, among other demands

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Brief | 22 February 2025

Goma Call For Peace campaign launched at St George’s Cathedral

Religious leaders and civil society groups call for end to the war

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Brief | 6 February 2025

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules Concourt — again

Copyright Bill remains subject of litigation

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Law | 13 December 2024

Father’s heartbreaking 15-month search for baby’s body after Marshalltown fire

Broken promises and dashed hopes in Mike Ngulube’s desperate quest to locate Memory’s misplaced body

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News | 4 December 2024

Gqeberha Pride Festival: sports uniting communities

Hosting netball games gets more people involved in Pride

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Brief | 25 November 2024

EThekwini faces backlash over last-minute invites to homeless workshop

The invite was a “sop to inclusivity and disrespectful” to stakeholders and homeless people, says Raymond Perrier of the Denis Hurley Centre

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News | 16 November 2024

How the Legal Resources Centre has fought for human rights

Speech by Geoff Budlender on accepting the fourth George Bizos Human Rights Award

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Opinion | 4 November 2024

Picket held in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

The SA government is submitting evidence to the International Court of Justice to prove Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

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Brief | 28 October 2024

Stop the killing and intimidation of whistleblowers, demand activists

Hundreds of people gathered at the Union Buildings four years to the day since environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase was murdered

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News | 23 October 2024

Court interdicts are being used to stifle protest

Mining companies are especially guilty

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Opinion | 18 October 2024

Access to information: Public institutions are flouting the law

Only 20% of municipalities met their obligations to report to the Information Regulator

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Opinion | 1 October 2024

Sex workers celebrate pride in Cape Town

The event aimed to counter discrimination and stigma

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Brief | 16 September 2024