Human Rights

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Home Affairs office loses asylum documents

"How can I work without my asylum?"

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News | 28 November 2016

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Stop giving to beggars so they can move elsewhere, says City councillor

I’m on the streets because my shack has been destroyed by the City, says homeless woman

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News | 28 November 2016

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East London men march against women abuse

“Real men provide and protect” chant marchers

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Brief | 28 November 2016

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Small-scale fishers demand their rights

Dozens protest at Parliament over fishing permit policy

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News | 26 November 2016

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Dispute over City’s confiscation of traders’ goods

Government wouldn’t do this to Pick ‘n Pay, says activist

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News | 25 November 2016

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South Africa votes for UN gay rights position

Only three African countries support Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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News | 22 November 2016

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Elderly farm workers face eviction

Some have worked on the Grabouw farm for more than 35 years

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News | 22 November 2016

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Harare “mega” protest flops because of fear and feuds

Heavy police presence mutes protest aimed at Mugabe government

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News | 18 November 2016

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Let’s resist the securocrats

State security apparatus is overreaching - dangerously

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Opinion | 18 November 2016

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Vendors in Springs fight back against police raids

"Enough is enough"

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News | 18 November 2016

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Victory for right to protest

Convictions of 94 Free State health workers set aside

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Law | 18 November 2016

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Way of life restored for Langebaan fishers

Fishers win the right to use Zone B on Langebaan lagoon

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News | 15 November 2016

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Gay rights groups strike back

SA’s support for Africa’s opposition at UN to gay rights watchdog brings local and international condemnation

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News | 11 November 2016

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New law makes whistle-blowing riskier

Protected Disclosures Amendment Bill criminalises false disclosures

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Opinion | 10 November 2016

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South Africa attempts to stop the work of UN gay rights watchdog

LGBTI activists alarmed and disappointed

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News | 7 November 2016

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Boksburg prisoners have to drink water from geyser

Raft of complaints about state of correctional facility

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Feature | 2 November 2016