Human Rights

Durban mayor urged to investigate assaults on homeless people

People we spoke to describe being beaten with sjamboks by Ensure Security’s masked guards. The company denies this.

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News | 18 December 2025

GBV victims travel nearly 200km to reach nearest state shelter

A local resident has now turned her own four-room home into a safehouse for many women in Beaufort West who have nowhere to go

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News | 21 November 2025

How common are same-sex unions in South Africa? We found out

Our data repudiate the idea that same-sex relationships are a reflection of modernity or a Western cultural import

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Science | 14 November 2025

Thousands celebrate Abahlali baseMjondolo’s 20th anniversary in Durban

Shack dwellers’ movement was founded in 2005

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Brief | 6 October 2025

Porterville women share their heritage through food

The Purple Mountain Arts Residency hosted its second Heritage Day festival

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News | 24 September 2025

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Grievances listed include unsatisfactory relocations, damaged homes, a lack of compensation and loss of livelihoods caused by the project

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News | 22 September 2025

Child miners risk death in Zambia’s copper pits

Police rescued 38 children from Sensele Mine in July

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Feature | 18 August 2025

Model prisoner sues minister for contempt of court after 22 years behind bars without parole

Tebogo Modise was recommended for parole in 2019 but remains in prison despite a court order demanding reasons for his continued incarceration

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News | 6 August 2025

Transgender prisoners challenge prison authorities

Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but rights organisations are concerned about implementation

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News | 6 August 2025