Human Rights

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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

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Victims of apartheid are victims again, say Khulumani marchers

Protesters gather outside parliament to demand reparations

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News | 28 October 2016

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Concourt judgment: a victory for spouses of farm workers

Klaase case means women's interests must be taken into account before evictions can be carried out

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Law | 24 October 2016

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Zakes Mda opens new Khayelitsha centre

Acclaimed author welcomes work of activist organisations

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Brief | 14 October 2016

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Khayelitsha creche faces closure

Owner cannot afford to meet official building standards

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News | 14 October 2016

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“Give me a home or leave me where I am”, pleads homeless man

World Homeless Day is just another day for Wynberg’s street people

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News | 12 October 2016

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Activist returns home after detention by Israel

Leigh Ann Naidoo took part in a campaign to raise awareness of the blockade of Gaza

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Photo | 7 October 2016

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Student demands must be taken seriously, says Justice Khampepe

Constitutional Court judge calls for all sides to listen to each other

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News | 7 October 2016