Human Rights

Human Rights Day reminds us of our progress and failures

Article Mikhail Moosa - 20 Mar 2020

The history of human rights in South Africa is complex, not least because the removal of oppression has not equated to substantive liberation

Take a hard look inside yourself

Article Melike Fourie - 19 Mar 2020

Turning South Africa into an equal country where all people are seen and valued requires white people to unlearn oppressive ways of being

We fail children living with disabilities

Article Vanessa Japtha - 6 Mar 2020

Despite commendable work and persistent battles, not enough is being done for these learners

Unfinished business: We need self-examination to heal from apartheid

Analysis Eusebius McKaiser - 27 Feb 2020

Physical and psychological violence will continue unless we self-reflect on our apartheid scars

Every person’s silence against violence gives perpetrators licence to kill

Analysis Gushwell Brooks - 26 Feb 2020

Ongoing hate speech, whether in person, among people or on social media, that is directed at vulnerable groups can lead to violence and death

Life in lockdown: Behind closed doors keeping out the coronavirus

Article Sarah Smit - 21 Feb 2020

South African students in China are staying behind closed doors due to the coronavirus outbreak

Editorial: Promises are on tap, but not water

Article Editorial - 8 Feb 2020

Promises of hope and a better tomorrow await South Africa. Yet they continue to come to naught

My hardest story: Reporting on being queer in Tunisia

Article Carl Collison - 28 Jan 2020

Reporting on queer issues is always tough. But Tunisia was something else

Southern African countries ‘struggling’ to protect human rights, says HRW

Africa Simon Allison - 15 Jan 2020

Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership

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

Millions of refugee kids unschooled

Article Bongekile Macupe - 6 Dec 2019

A report on displaced people criticises governments that fail to ensure children get a good education — but recognises progress in some countries

Rule of law? What rule of law?

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Nov 2019

Nigeria’s leader ignores court orders to release detainees and provide details of corrupt actions

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The Mogale Centre: A place of hope for young offenders

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Coronavirus

Covid-19 fight to enter house-to-house testing phase

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President urges people to continue staying at home for the next 17 days

Coronavirus

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