Mia Swart

Mia Swart is a research director atthe Human Sciences Research Council

Internet shutdowns violate human rights

Article Mia Swart - 1 Feb 2019

Social media has changed the way wars are fought and oppression is resisted, resulting in governments disrupting connectivity

Drawing a line in the sand on racism

Article Mia Swart - 3 Jan 2019

The Clifton fourth beach debacle shows up many of our moral ambiguities

The world ignores Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

Article Mia Swart - 10 Oct 2018

The state is using famine as a weapon of war but SA abstained in a UN human rights resolution

Bird Island child abuse: The truth will set us free

Article Mia Swart - 13 Aug 2018

Apartheid’s ministers must account for their crimes and we too need to confront them

Gaza bleeds while Israel celebrates

Article Mia Swart - 16 May 2018

The bitter conflict highlights the shame of the world after 70 years of Palestinian suffering

Palestinian teenager’s chutzpah shames Israeli military

Article Mia Swart - 29 Mar 2018

Ahed Tamimi's arrest highlights the vulnerability of Palestinians

Editing Steve: The limits of free expression

Article Mia Swart - 23 Feb 2018

'Over the years Steve Hofmeyr has reinvented himself from the poor man’s Brad Pitt to a singer to a political public commentator'

Yugoslavia tribunal left an invaluable legacy

Article Mia Swart - 8 Jan 2018

The tribunal made a huge contribution to international criminal law, but whether it has brought lasting peace to the Balkans is not yet clear.

Herero make new claim for genocide reparations against Germany

Article Mia Swart - 24 Jan 2017

Namibians have brought a renewed lawsuit in the United States against Germany’s extermination policy.

Habré trial a victory for hearing crimes against humanity in Africa

Analysis Mia Swart - 8 Jun 2016

The trial of the Chad dictator in Senegal shows that war and other similar crimes need not be heard in The Hague.

Campus security: Students are not the enemy

Article Mia Swart - 28 Jan 2016

The securitisation of university campuses flies in the face of open debate and the freedom of expression.

A tribute to writer Mark Behr

Article Mia Swart - 2 Dec 2015

Die Reuk van Appels changed a generation. Mia Swart pays tribute to the work of Behr, who died on November 27 from a heart attack at the age of 52.

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

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special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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special reports - 15 Oct 2020

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