Freedom Of Expression
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Six decades In, Goodman Gallery reflects on its role in art and society
Liza Essers reflects on Goodman Gallery’s legacy, its global ambitions and the challenges of sustaining a space for art, conversation and community
Tanzania’s media barred from covering post-election violence victims’ testimonies
The Presidential Commission conducting the inquiry said this was intended to protect the privacy of those giving testimony
South Africa urges restraint and dialogue in Iran conflict
The presidency said sustainable peace and stability could only be achieved through solutions that centred on the agency of the Iranian people
The cost of creativity
South African artists keep dying poor while their work enriches others. The Copyright Amendment Bill could finally change that – if it ever becomes law
Student wins institutional bullying battle after racism claim at private varsity
The student says that, after she was abused and belittled, instead of addressing the claims, the college launched disciplinary proceedings against her
Two days left for Gayton McKenzie to respond to K-word allegations
The Human Rights Commission has given the sport, arts and culture minister until 20 August to respond to old social media posts allegedly containing racial slurs
eSwatini’s 20 years of constitutionalism characterised by a crackdown on freedom of expression
The country’s revival of the Sedition and Subversion Act is a revival of a colonial law that stifles human rights.
Who will defend the defenders of social justice, human rights and democracy?
It is all of our responsibility to defend brave people such as Uganda’s Jimmy Spire Ssentongo, Agather Atuhaire, Bobi Wine and Kenya’s Kasmeul McOure
How misuse of the sub judice rule undermines democracy and free speech
There is a growing trend of public officials exploiting the rule to evade scrutiny and accountability
How Unfiltered at the Heat Festival challenges artistic boundaries
An exhibition at the festival explores the censorship of works with uncomfortable subjects
Report: SA journalists, activists work under threat of death, violence
A new report highlights how freedom of expression is waning as reporters, activists and citizens speak out, at high risk to their personal safety
Senegal’s democracy hangs in the balance
The West African country is at a critical juncture, where the aspirations of its people are being trampled upon
False propaganda offends human dignity
Russia Today convinced me that Vladimir Putin is a liar and a power-hungry empire builder
Freedom of speech wins over right to privacy in court battle over unethical wildlife killings
The supreme court of appeal says an animal rights activist had the right to ‘out’ a farmer on Facebook.
A thick cloud of oppression is brewing over Zambia
As the August 2021 elections loom, activists fear a renewed crack down on human rights