Human Rights
Foster-care bill will bring relief to thousands
Long-awaited, it is expected to be passed next week
By James Stent
News | 7 October 2020
Rain brings no end to Makhanda water crisis
Dilapidated infrastructure to blame for water cuts
News | 6 October 2020
Shack dweller movement celebrates 15 years of struggle
Abahlali BaseMjondolo members have faced killings, physical attacks and demolitions of their houses
News | 5 October 2020
Western Cape farmers in court for assault
Anthony Koopman sustained a “cracked skull” and there have been protests outside court in support of him
By Liezl Human
News | 5 October 2020
Activists raise alarm over amendments to Domestic Violence Act
“The victims will lose trust in the social workers”
By Liezl Human
News | 2 October 2020
Former domestic worker to inherit Camps Bay guest house and Sea Point flat
Court finds Intestate Succession Act discriminates against unmarried life partners
Law | 2 October 2020
Activists threaten to take over unused land and farms
Call for state to form compact with civil society to drive land reform
News | 28 September 2020
Global Climate Strike action planned for Friday
“Our lives matter more than profit” says climate activist
By Elna Schütz
News | 24 September 2020
Municipality fights editor’s victory
Makhado Municipality applies for leave to appeal against court ruling on access to tender details
News | 23 September 2020