The Human Rights Commission and legal experts say the Constitution, the National Health Act, the UN Refugee Convention and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights obligate South Africa to provide basic healthcare to all people in its borders
The council has urged governments, institutions and churches to commit to the principles of justice under international law and ethics against Israel’s war against Palestinian
Descendants of the indigenous people who lived on the land, predominantly Khoi and slaves, want to be able to control and govern the land their forefathers worked
From Nuremberg to The Hague and Rwanda to Gaza, author traces the relentless pursuit of justice for humanity’s darkest crimes
The climate activist also advocates for human rights, such as those of Palestinians being killed by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza
Electricity must be treated as a public good and a fundamental human right
With the 12 specialised key population clinics in South Africa funded by the US government, and now shuttered, getting treatment at government clinics has been difficult, if not impossible
An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country
In recent months, there has been a spate of abductions, assaults, arrests and murders, the victims all being opponents or critics of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government
The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.
air and timely access to justice is enshrined in the African Charter, yet many spend years behind bars, their cases in limbo or never brought before a court.
There are worrying signs that the world is headed for a new form of colonialism as Trump sets a precedent domestically and abroad
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
We tend to overfocus on the meaning of ‘rights’ by only considering what we are entitled to but we tend to forget doing what is the morally right thing to do
Marikana was a precursor to Stifontein and show the lengths to which the state would go to punish people in protection of corporate interests, particularly in the mining industry
Israeli ambassador Ron Prosor’s description of Hamas militants as ‘bloodthirsty animals’ is dehumanising and is conferred on all Palestinians
At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice
We need a discussion about the intersection between technology and human rights so the loudest voices don’t drown out the most truthful
He was killed for fighting for freedom, justice and equality. What would he think of South Africa today?
With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers
Without addressing democratic backsliding, ongoing conflicts and the climate crisis, the pact risks becoming another set of unenforced promises
Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database
UN court declares Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful, urging withdrawal and reparations, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails the ruling and reinforces support for Palestinian statehood
The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report
The city agreed to amend shelter rules to make them more humane and compliant with the Constitution
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
These South African and Ukrainian musicians definitely think so
Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism
South Africa and Kuwait have maintained bilateral relations for 30 years