Human Rights
When the president appointed a panel without women
The legal profession is far from transformed
By Thabang Pooe
Opinion | 2 November 2018
Court stops divorced women from facing destitution
Holomisa vs Holomisa is a victory for women living in the Transkei
Law | 1 November 2018
Rape trials are long, expensive and difficult
Frequent postponements are frustrating and emotionally draining for both the accused and accuser
By Kelly Vinett and Saam Niami Jalinous
Feature | 31 October 2018
Major precedent set for communities affected by mining
Constitutional Court judge quotes Fanon: to “strip someone of their source of livelihood, then you strip them of their dignity too”
By Kim Reynolds
News | 26 October 2018
Transgender discrimination is worse if you are poor
Hormone therapy and surgery are expensive and out of reach for many transpeople
News | 26 October 2018
Is Zimbabwe’s killings inquiry credible?
Critics fear Mnangagwa’s aim is to pin blame on opposition leaders
By Ray Mwareya
Opinion | 9 October 2018
Activists call for improved access to safe abortions
“We have a right as women to choose what we do with our bodies without being questioned”
By Zoë Postman
News | 29 September 2018
Sun City prisoners accuse staff of cheating them out of canteen money
Inmates say attempts to open fraud case blocked
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 20 September 2018
Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment
Despite fierce opposition, the Cape High Court has compelled government to introduce legislation that recognises Muslim marriages
Law | 10 September 2018