The country must chart a humane policy for refugees that flows from the spirit and objects of the post-apartheid constitutional order
We must reject our government’s natural position of saying nothing of consequence, regardless of the abuses in countries it regards as friends
It was caused by the failings of the government, which has a responsibility to spare hospitals, schools and police stations to protect people’s rights
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The utility’s reasoning in papers before court showed, if true, that the timeframes in its Generation Recovery Plan cannot be met, applicants in a constitutional challenge say
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Only the government — not Eskom or municipalities — can address load-shedding by building more capacity and ensuring sufficient supply, the parties said
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Harm reduction, not regulations will help South African smokers to quit
Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services
The court held that the latest decision of the justice ministry in 2020 to deny Chris Hani’s murderer parole was irrational
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All three arms of the state together with society must take us forward so that the shocking years of state capture aren’t repeated
While constitutionally protected, the LGBTQIA+ community is being failed by the state
There’s a tendency to blame the Constitution for not rectifying the nasty twins of poverty and inequality, but it and the courts cannot build houses, schools and a strong economy
How much more time does the ANC have before losing the country? It’s the question of the next decade, or for the next two years, as the 2024 general election looms.
Despite our dalliances with the “end of the world” narratives, we are still here.
When the ANC introduced the Amendment Bill, it must have been apparent it would lose, having failed to secure an agreement with any other party beforehand
Whistleblower Thabiso Zulu can’t explain his situation to his son, but continues to expose wrongdoing and show solidarity with others
China will keeps its promise about not funding coal abroad, Chen Xiadong tells Fossil Free South Africa
Their collection capacity is constrained and they have to deliver bulk services. Solutions would be to create a single local government revenue collection agency and some form of business tax
The Schools Act considers South African sign language as an official language for the purposes of learning in a public school
The constitution delivered in many areas but SA still has a way to go to ensure people’s rights are respected
The constitution does protect faith — but not beyond what is reasonable
Users of social media and journalists need to take care when posting or reporting about children and tragic events
The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19
For Jewish people, ‘You shall not oppress a stranger, for you know the feelings of the stranger, having yourselves been strangers in the land of Egypt.’ South Africans should remember they were once strangers in their own country
Striking a balance between individual liberties and the welfare of broader society
New research shows that while South African organisations have made strides in achieving greater diversity and transformation, too many people still feel excluded in workplaces – and this has significant consequences for productivity and company performance
New regulations have a far-reaching impact on people’s rights, but they are finely balanced against people’s Constitutional rights
Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death
It will take the end of patriarchy and an efficient justice system to jail more offenders
Lawfare: Major developments are on the cards where law and politics meet, including the first amendment to South Africa’s Bill of Rights
Even a person who has not ‘instrumentally’ been involved can now be tried for the crime
Creating new knowledge requires access to previous knowledge. The proposed legislation allows for the reproduction of works for educational activities
The scripts of grade 7 to 9 educators will be assessed to identify where they need support