Human Rights
Home Affairs accused of violating children’s rights
The department has refused to register dozens of children in Musina in cases where one of their parents is undocumented
News | 2 February 2023
Court rules on unwed fathers
Judge says regulation on registration of unwed fathers without documents on children’s birth certificates is “irrational” and unconstitutional
Law | 16 January 2023
The most borrowed books from five Cape Town libraries
Public libraries are hosting a range of events and activities to keep children entertained this holiday
Photo Essay | 22 December 2022
Activist challenges law that bars naming accused in rape cases
Caroline Peters wants a section of the Criminal Procedure Act declared unconstitutional and invalid
Law | 21 December 2022
Nearly R2 billion for apartheid reparations is unspent
The President’s Fund is growing as apartheid’s victims wait
By Daniel Steyn
News | 12 December 2022
Without help these shelters will close within weeks
Saartjie Baartman Centre in Cape Town says it needs R300,000 within the next two weeks. St Anne’s Homes also has a cash crisis.
News | 29 November 2022
Social development department is biased against adoptions, says judge
Department and social workers get a tongue lashing from High Court
Law | 23 November 2022
Stopping people from letting their cattle graze amounts to eviction, says judge
Land Claims Court says the Constitution requires that ESTA be given a “generous interpretation”
Law | 21 November 2022
Protesters sleep outside Constitutional Court, demanding apartheid reparations
More than 150 people have been braving the weather for weeks
News | 15 November 2022