Human Rights

1976 exhibition recalls turbulent times

Exhibit also reflects on the sigificance of the uprising for the present day

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News | 15 June 2016

More than laws needed to change hateful attitudes

Outside of legislative channels, civil society is also combating homophobia in various ways

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Feature | 10 June 2016

Court orders Home Affairs to renew asylum seekers’ documents

A “big relief for thousands” says refugee organisation

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Brief | 9 June 2016

Mining companies appeal silicosis judgment

"We think this is an attempt to frustrate and delay, and characteristic of what they've been doing," says lawyer for mineworkers

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Brief | 3 June 2016

Both black and white elite must be held to account

While the elites debate race, poverty and inequality persist

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Opinion | 2 June 2016

Why sex workers don’t trust cops

Research suggests sexual assault by police is rife

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Feature | 1 June 2016

Complementary medicine companies are destroying consumer protection

Series of court actions aimed at Advertising Standards Authority

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Opinion | 30 May 2016

Robertson abattoir workers hope to head back to Labour Court

Labour Appeal Court to hand down decision within weeks

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News | 24 May 2016

Colour does not explain today’s South Africa

Black lives are still cheap even though most political leaders and many wealthy business people are black

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Opinion | 20 May 2016

Whites should admit they gained from a monstrous system

The privileged could show a little humility

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Opinion | 19 May 2016

Bureaucratic budget leaves school kids hungry

Nutrition programme stretched at many schools classified as less poor

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News | 18 May 2016

Man taken to court after he films alleged police brutality

Saps watchdog recommends prosecution of constable

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News | 18 May 2016

Grabouw: “We are sitting here, lost”

Siyanyanzela residents face uncertain future

Text by Mary-Anne Gontsana and Stephanie Kelly. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

Feature | 17 May 2016

Understanding the silicosis judgment

Hundreds of thousands of families could benefit from the class action lawsuit that can now take place

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Analysis | 16 May 2016

Silicosis: miners win case for class certification

Obstacles remain before sick miners receive compensation but this is an important victory for them

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News | 13 May 2016