He has objected to a statement calling for him to be prosecuted and says he’s been criminally defamed
Reporting on allegations of harassment is not easy within the confines of the rules of journalism
A report by retired judge Kathy Satchwell exonerates Zackie Achmat and Doron Isaacs
Suspicions are growing about what is behind the recent arrest of Social Justice Coalition worker Angy Peter on charges of kidnapping and murder.
The National Press Club has named Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and former ANC Youth League president Julius Malema as its newsmakers of the year.
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/ 11 October 2008
Boesak’s announcement coincides with the launch of the Social Justice Coalition by another UDF talwart, Aids activist Zackie Achmat.
The South African government came under pressure on Monday to deal with the aftermath of deadly anti-foreigner violence that has displaced an estimated 35Â 000 people. As thousands headed for the borders, a growing humanitarian crisis was developing domestically with crowds of foreigners sheltering at police stations.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid a charge against South African Broadcasting Corporation board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta of contravening provisions of the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act. The charge was laid at Cape Town Central police station on Monday by DA spokesperson Mike Waters.
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/ 27 September 2007
Allegations that South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta is involved in a company selling medicines purported to cure HIV/Aids were ”irresponsible and defamatory”, her lawyer said on Thursday. Athol Gordon was responding to a comments by Zachie Achmat of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC).
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/ 26 September 2007
The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has threatened to take court action if lawyer Christine Qunta is reappointed to the board of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). TAC leader Zachie Achmat said Qunta’s involvement in a company selling untested medicines purporting to cure HIV/Aids disqualified her from occupying public office.