Human Rights

Gay couple legally say “I do” after year-long battle

Muhammad Buckus and Kyle Pillay were married at Home Affairs in Richards Bay on Thursday

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Brief | 8 October 2020

Foster-care bill will bring relief to thousands

Long-awaited, it is expected to be passed next week

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News | 7 October 2020

Rain brings no end to Makhanda water crisis

Dilapidated infrastructure to blame for water cuts

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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

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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

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News | 5 October 2020

Activists raise alarm over amendments to Domestic Violence Act

“The victims will lose trust in the social workers”

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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

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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

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News | 28 September 2020

Global Climate Strike action planned for Friday

“Our lives matter more than profit” says climate activist

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News | 24 September 2020

Municipality fights editor’s victory

Makhado Municipality applies for leave to appeal against court ruling on access to tender details

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News | 23 September 2020

“We cannot risk our lives by drinking dirty water”

Ward councillor blames poor quality water in Port St Johns village on theft and vandalism

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Brief | 23 September 2020

Limpopo grandmother walks 2km to beg for water

Molemole local municipality has promised to send a water tank to the village on Wednesday

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Brief | 22 September 2020

Stop making patients wait outside, TAC tells clinics

Patient describes how they fear nurses

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News | 21 September 2020

Picketers demand jail time for looters of Covid-19 funds

Campaign highlights the devastating impact of corruption on lives

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Brief | 21 September 2020

“It’s so painful when you see old people drinking dirty, smelly water with animals”

27 communities “crippled by the lack of water access during the Covid-19 pandemic”

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News | 18 September 2020

Shack owner sent away after boy is electrocuted by izinyoka connection

Despatch residents send delegation to municipal offices to demand electricity

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News | 15 September 2020