The government must act to protect members of shack dwellers’ movement from violence and harassment
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute alleges the threats came after public statements by ActionSA city councillor Nkululeko Mbundu
Critics argue that South Africa’s latest submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is a unilateral and fraught exercise
The charge of public violence was intended to deter street brawls but is being used to punish protesters and discourage dissent
‘Less lethal’ weapons have resulted in deaths and severe injuries, yet there are still no guidelines
The state is trying to balance containing the virus with fears of hunger amid predictions that 25% to 50% of the population will get Covid-19
The family of Collins Khosa, who died after police and army personnel assaulted him, says the easing of the lockdown does not spell the end of police abuse of power