Human Rights

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State is reinforcing apartheid injustices in rural areas

Traditional leaders have jurisdiction over land within the same apartheid boundaries that were carved out under Bantu Authorities Act

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Opinion | 19 September 2016

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Minister freezes mining in Xolobeni

Activists hail “important” victory

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News | 16 September 2016

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Ground-breaking Marikana case heads to court

Lawyers for Philippi residents aim to force City to expropriate land

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Analysis | 16 September 2016

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Leticha and the debt trap

A case study of how vulnerable people are preyed upon

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Feature | 15 September 2016

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Thandokhulu High School students protest about hair rules

Students want to be allowed to wear braids

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Brief | 14 September 2016

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A South African shame: children in prisons

Youths held in adult prison for 200 days without access to visitors

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Law | 12 September 2016

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Survey finds lack of direct contact with gay people

40% of South Africans say they don't know any gay or lesbian people

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News | 12 September 2016

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Old Mutual taken to Human Rights Commission over cricket club

Complaint over closure of programme for children from poor areas

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News | 6 September 2016

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Hout Bay man is living with a rubber bullet in his head

Delon Egypt is one of 14 suing police for damages

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News | 6 September 2016

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Sans Souci students call for principal to step down

Meeting between students and school appears to have broken down

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News | 2 September 2016

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Dodging teargas in Zimbabwe’s riot-torn capital

Throw your stilettos at police, urges WhatsApp message

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News | 31 August 2016

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Developer’s response to Woodstock evictees: Let’s crowdfund

This is not a game, says leader of Bromwell Street residents

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News | 31 August 2016

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How the Wild Coast is denied access to basic healthcare

Eastern Cape Health Department's neglect makes life difficult for this idyllic area

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Opinion | 31 August 2016

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Woodstock residents occupy The Old Biscuit Mill

Over 20 families living in Bromwell Street face eviction

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News | 27 August 2016

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The night run: how Zimbabwean traders are dodging suffocating import restrictions

"We are poor. We will go naked if we are prevented from importing cheap garments for resale."

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Feature | 25 August 2016

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Who inherits your partner’s estate if you’re not married?

Constitutional Court will soon give us an answer

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Law | 23 August 2016