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Human Rights

Remembering human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge, assassinated 43 years ago
Opinion
/ 19 November 2024

Remembering human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge, assassinated 43 years ago

He was killed for fighting for freedom, justice and equality. What would he think of South Africa today?

By Iqbal Suleman
Africans trapped in Lebanon by ‘kafala’ labour system and Israel’s bombs
Africa
/ 29 October 2024

Africans trapped in Lebanon by ‘kafala’ labour system and Israel’s bombs

With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers

By Ngozi Monica Cole and Amélie David
Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on
Opinion
/ 20 September 2024

Why the UN Pact of the Future must address global crises head-on

Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises

By Sibahle Zuma
Rape survivor fights for justice: ‘I live in fear, will someone else get me?’
National
/ 31 August 2024

Rape survivor fights for justice: ‘I live in fear, will someone else get me?’

Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa welcomes ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation of Palestine
World
/ 22 July 2024

Ramaphosa welcomes ICJ ruling against Israeli occupation of Palestine

UN court declares Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful, urging withdrawal and reparations, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails the ruling and reinforces support for Palestinian statehood

By Emsie Ferreira
Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini
Opinion
/ 3 July 2024

Unite to fight for human rights in eSwatini

The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report

By Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka
Court ruling ordering alternative housing for homeless in Cape Town is welcomed
National
/ 25 June 2024

Court ruling ordering alternative housing for homeless in Cape Town is welcomed

The city agreed to amend shelter rules to make them more humane and compliant with the Constitution

By Umamah Bakharia
Encounters with Palestine and the environment
Friday
/ 20 June 2024

Encounters with Palestine and the environment

These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries

By Charles Leonard
Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality
Friday
/ 14 June 2024

Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality

Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town

By Charles Leonard
Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback
Friday
/ 6 June 2024

Children’s book on Palestine gets blowback

The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format

By Lesego Chepape
In the face of climate change, extreme heat is a human rights crisis
The Green Guardian
/ 30 May 2024

In the face of climate change, extreme heat is a human rights crisis

National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response

By Sheree Bega
Can the sound of music drown out the sirens of war? 
Partner Content
/ 3 April 2024

Can the sound of music drown out the sirens of war? 

These South African and Ukrainian musicians definitely think so

By Gershwin Wanneburg
Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach
Opinion
/ 21 March 2024

Unlike the government, we must practise what we preach

Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism

By Dale McKinley
Celebrating the 63rd National Day for The State of Kuwait 
Partner Content
/ 5 March 2024

Celebrating the 63rd National Day for The State of Kuwait 

South Africa and Kuwait have maintained bilateral relations for 30 years

By Marion Smith
African governments pay lip service to the human rights of refugees
Opinion
/ 12 December 2023

African governments pay lip service to the human rights of refugees

Those on the fringes of society are too easily excluded from political and democratic affairs

By Callixte Kavuro
The death penalty is alive and well in Tanzania
Africa
/ 11 December 2023

The death penalty is alive and well in Tanzania

In defiance of a judgment by the African court on human and peoples’ rights,capital punishment remains — even if death sentences are never executed

By Kizito Makoye
Climate justice and human rights go hand in hand
Opinion
/ 9 December 2023

Climate justice and human rights go hand in hand

One cannot stand for climate justice but remain silent while Palestine suffers injustice daily

By Ozayr Patel
Why I marched for Palestine
Thought Leader
/ 21 November 2023

Why I marched for Palestine

Protests and other actions for human rights matter, and collectively there is much we can do

By Zubair Sayed
Democracy and human rights at the crossroads
Thought Leader
/ 7 October 2023

Democracy and human rights at the crossroads

Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though

By Johann van der Westhuizen
Report finds KZN water rights marred by corruption, inequality and neglect
National
/ 19 September 2023

Report finds KZN water rights marred by corruption, inequality and neglect

The South African Human Rights Commission also details how officials show ‘contempt’ for citizens with water complaints

By Lyse Comins
Ramaphosa: SA not ‘holier than thou’ on Brics partners’ rights records
Politics
/ 5 September 2023

Ramaphosa: SA not ‘holier than thou’ on Brics partners’ rights records

The president tells the National Assembly he does not believe in sidelining nations, but rather to engage with other countries on human rights

By Emsie Ferreira
The forgotten people of eSwatini
Thought Leader
/ 1 September 2023

The forgotten people of eSwatini

Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom

By Joan Stott
East and Southern African governments must prioritise human rights ahead of elections
Opinion
/ 12 July 2023

East and Southern African governments must prioritise human rights ahead of elections

We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls

By Tigere Chagutah
SA needs clear law to protect strategic water source areas
Opinion
/ 31 May 2023

SA needs clear law to protect strategic water source areas

Our government must accelerate efforts to formally protect the zones and introduce the necessary amendments in legislation

By Catherine Horsfield and Tatenda Muponde
Civic space and human rights in South Africa and globally 
Partner Content
/ 11 May 2023

Civic space and human rights in South Africa and globally 

‘More than ever before the relevance of civil society and community mobilisation and action is so apparent’

By Special Reports
How South Sudan downplays gross human rights’ violations
Opinion
/ 1 April 2023

How South Sudan downplays gross human rights’ violations

The lead-up to next year’s first-ever elections will likely see heightened political disputes, competition and defections – developments that can quickly turn deadly

By Tigere Chagutah
Amnesty International – Programme Director, Campaigns and Education
Partner Content
/ 22 March 2023

Amnesty International – Programme Director, Campaigns and Education

The Programme Director will implement Amnesty’s strategic vision for human rights action

By Special Reports
South Africa’s market-led democracy undermines human rights
Opinion
/ 21 March 2023

South Africa’s market-led democracy undermines human rights

Deepening economic democracy through human rights-centred economic and social policy frameworks

By Khwezi Mabasa
Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights
Opinion
/ 18 January 2023

Conference tackles ocean law, environmental justice and human rights

There cannot be talk about ocean justice and human rights without actively involving those whose lives are entwined with the ocean

By Heather Dugmore
Gender violence, xenophobia, corruption: South Africa’s human rights problems continue in 2023
National
/ 16 January 2023

Gender violence, xenophobia, corruption: South Africa’s human rights problems continue in 2023

Report says crime statistics at the end of August reflected limited improvement on protecting women’s rights

By Eunice Masson
Iran punished for ‘vile’ treatment of women
Opinion
/ 27 December 2022

Iran punished for ‘vile’ treatment of women

The US initiates Iran’s expulsion from the UN women’s commission.

By Evelyn Leopold
Human rights dealt a blow by 2022
Opinion
/ 14 December 2022

Human rights dealt a blow by 2022

New and ongoing conflicts and rise of authoritarianism undermine vision for universal human rights

By Deprose Muchena
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