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After being diagnosed with HIV at 33, retired Constitutional Court justice Edwin Cameron never thought he’d make it to 40. He’s now 73 and part of a generation that is growing older thanks to antiretrovirals and, he says, the activism that made sure it was available in South Africa. Photo: Stefan Els
AIDS
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HIV made him expect to die at 40. At 73, Edwin Cameron asks: Who’s planning for our ageing survivors?

At 33, the retired Constitutional Court justice thought he had, maybe, seven years left. His story traces the arc from certain death because of Aids to a chronic, manageable…

  • Tanya Pampalone
  • Mia Malan
14 min read
Many political parties and the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) have focused on mobilising the voters — to the exclusion of children. But children have the right to democratic participation.
MICHAEL ATKINS
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WATCH | Tessa Dooms and what voters need to know about South Africa’s 2024 elections

Analysts explain the changes to the voting system and peer into their crystal balls to predict possible outcomes

  • Lunga Mzangwe
6 min read
Influence: Several political parties have voiced concern about overreach and lack of accountability in the judiciary. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G
BUILD ONE SA

ConCourt accused of taking too long to rule on crucial election case

The 2024 election will be the first time independent candidates will be allowed to run for office

  • Tania Broughton
4 min read
ZACKIE ACHMAT

CORRECTION: Zackie Achmat

The Mail & Guardian acknowledges the work done by Achmat in political, social and economic struggles since 1976

  • Mg Reporter
1 min read
Through its work, the Isaacs inquiry brought about a critical public deliberation regarding the adequacy of adversarial and narrowly legalistic approaches in providing justice to sexual harassment survivors. (David Harrison/M&G)
DORON ISAACS

Equal Education sexual harassment inquiry will have lasting effects

Despite the panel’s problematic findings, it is now much clearer what social justice and a victim-centred approach entails

  • Staff Reporter
8 min read
All articles in the M&G are free to read
ANC 1

Unembargoed: December 14 to 20

The great housing heist: ‘Widescale looting’ leaves government agency whose job it is to build houses for the poor with an R11m deficit

  • Mg Reporter
6 min read
Equal Education co-founder Doron Isaacs. (David Harrison/M&G)
DORON ISAACS

A culture of sexual harassment and bullying existed at EE – report

According to a report by Prof Rashida Manjoo, Equal Education has failed in the past to provide a safe space for sexual harassment complainants

  • Sarah Smit
8 min read
Organisations need to collaborate and connect in order to take the lead. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
DORON ISAACS

LETTER: Civil society condemns Satchwell report

Being able to submit complaints anonymously is vital for ensuring the safety of victims

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
According to the Regulation of Gatherings Act 205 of 1993, organisers of gatherings of more than 15 people have to give notice of their protest. (David Harrison/M&G)
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

ConCourt judgment affirms right to protest without permission

The legal battle began after activists from the Social Justice Coalition chained themselves to the railings of the Civic Centre in Cape Town

  • Zoe Postman
  • Groundup Staff
3 min read
NGO coalition asks Achmat to ‘step back’
DORON ISAACS

NGO coalition asks Achmat to ‘step back’

Decision follows allegations that Achmat covered up sexual harassment claims

  • Raeesa Pather
6 min read
Members of Equal Education and schoolchildren march in Khayelitsha on Human Rights Day. Two volunteers have complained that they felt used by the organisation.
DORON ISAACS

Equal Education grapples with ‘toxic’ culture

Former staff members say Equal Education’s problems go beyond sexual harassment

  • Rumana Akoob
  • Simon Allison
8 min read
When women cannot make the choice to complain and be accorded due process in the workplace because they will be exposed to harm and risky processes we are all compromised.
COSATU

Working towards reproductive justice requires safe spaces for women

The idea of ‘social justice activism’ becomes a lie when its organising spaces are fraught or abusive

  • Reproductive
  • Sexual
  • Justice Coalition
6 min read
The Waterkloof Air Force Base from which President Omar al-Bashir left on flight Sudan01
DORON ISAACS

We are looking inward: Equal Education

The social justice organisation says the sexual harassment allegations have been a wake-up call

  • Equal Education 1
5 min read
Through its work, the Isaacs inquiry brought about a critical public deliberation regarding the adequacy of adversarial and narrowly legalistic approaches in providing justice to sexual harassment survivors. (David Harrison/M&G)
DORON ISAACS

Scandal-hit NGO opens three probes

Equal Education has started inquiries into sexual harassment claims as donors suspend grants

  • Rumana Akoob
  • Simon Allison
4 min read
The M&G is now free to read.
DAVID MABUZA

​Unembargoed: May 18 to 24

In the paper this week: Here’s the proof linking Pule Mabe to the R49m tender deal and Zackie Achmat is accused of sexual harassment cover-up at NGO

  • Mg Reporter
6 min read