Deprose Muchena

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South Sudan’s guns silent – for now

Africa Deprose Muchena - 6 Mar 2020

They’ll roar again unless there’s justice for atrocities and the armed forces are reformed

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A mixed bag for human rights in Southern Africa in 2019

Article Deprose Muchena - 21 Dec 2019

Abuses continued from Angola to Zimbabwe but there were also victories for people’s rights

Why debt is a human rights issue

Africa Deprose Muchena - 26 Jul 2019

Many SADC countries are using scarce resources to service loans instead of offering public services

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Chinese mining company ruins lives of Mozambican villagers

Article Deprose Muchena - 10 Apr 2018

Haiyu company smothered a wetland in sand, which caused floods that swept homes out to sea

From reconciliation to repression: Mugabe’s painful legacy

Article Deprose Muchena - 23 Nov 2017

Massacres, torture, killings, evictions and rigged elections must never happen again in Zimbabwe

We should all be human rights activists

Analysis Deprose Muchena - 9 Mar 2017

With personal freedoms under attack across Africa, ordinary citizens must defend our rights

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Dumping the International Criminal Court is a betrayal of the victims of atrocities

Analysis Deprose Muchena - 1 Nov 2016

Rather than leaving the institution, South Africa could play an important role in helping to rectify its perceived shortcomings

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Angolan authorities are using jail to entrench fear

Article Deprose Muchena - 22 Oct 2015

Authorities in Angola rule through fear and don't allow citizens to freely exchange views and to critically examine the actions of the government.

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts