Open Letter

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To object or not to object is a human right

Opinion Open Letter - 22 Aug 2020

Amendments to the Civil Union Act are unconstitutional for religious magistrates

Dear G20: The virus doesn’t discriminate but humans do

Opinion Open Letter - 17 Jul 2020

Civic organisations from across the world ask whether this moment will go down in history as yours truly stepping up to the challenge, or the moment when you caved in to powerful elites

The time to act is now: A letter to African leaders about the Covid-19 crisis

Article Open Letter - 13 Apr 2020

The dearth of political will and the extractive practices of external actors can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. We no longer have a choice; we need a radical change in direction. Now is the time!

Safeguarding social justice in a time of social distance

Article Open Letter - 22 Mar 2020

People who are self-isolating — the middle and upper class, especially — must take care not to endanger other lives in the process. We must all be human to the humans around us

An open letter to the City of Cape Town: Land restitution and the Rondebosch Golf Club

Article Open Letter - 9 Mar 2020

Families were forcibly removed during apartheid and this dispossession has not been rectified during democracy

Open letter: a call for freedom for academic prisoners in Iran

Africa Open Letter - 11 Feb 2020

Academics and civil society organisations from around the world condemn the arbitrary imprisonment of academics in Iran

Dear Cyril, sign the Copyright Amendment Bill

Article Open Letter - 5 Feb 2020

Reasonable time has now passed for you to act, say the signatories of this open letter to the president and Cabinet ministers

For justice: SA Jews support the academic boycott of Israeli universities

Article Open Letter - 13 Sep 2019

As South African Jews, we cannot sit by idly while the Israeli government commits similar atrocities to the former South African apartheid regime

MTN contributed to human rights violations in Sudan, say 23 civil society groups

Africa Open Letter - 10 Jul 2019

Open letter calls on MTN to denounce internet shutdowns and keep Sudan’s internet online

An open letter to the readers of Adam Habib’s ‘Rebels and Rage’

Article Open Letter - 1 Apr 2019

Those referred to as "the far-left" in the Wits vice-chancellor's book raise concerns about its ethics and its implications for academic freedom

Press Releases

Special Reports

Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

Special Reports

Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

Billions have been set aside to help farmers and industries get back on their feet as part of the Limpopo Socio-Economic Recovery Plan

Special Reports

Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

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

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

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

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

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'

Special Reports

Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection