Human Rights

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Meat disappears with police in East London

Police are clamping down on meat hawkers who have been operating for years, but "don't have a clue" what happens to meat they confiscate 

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News | 9 December 2016

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Straight or gay: Who inherits when you die?

Constitutional Court rules in favour of same sex partner

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Law | 8 December 2016

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Court victory for Pollsmoor prisoners

“How do human beings live in a detention facility while there are rats?” asks judge

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News | 5 December 2016

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Ekapa and zama-zamas fight over mining rights

Will Department of Mineral Resources use the opportunity to regulate small-miners?

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Law | 5 December 2016

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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