Zachie Achmat
latest news & developments
Achmat demands TAC apology
He has objected to a statement calling for him to be prosecuted and says he’s been criminally defamed
Editorial: We will continue to tell the news
Reporting on allegations of harassment is not easy within the confines of the rules of journalism
Independent inquiry clears former Equal Education leaders
A report by retired judge Kathy Satchwell exonerates Zackie Achmat and Doron Isaacs
Khayelitsha violence: State mum over activists’ arrest
Suspicions are growing about what is behind the recent arrest of Social Justice Coalition worker Angy Peter on charges of kidnapping and murder.
National Press Club announces its 2011 newsmakers
The National Press Club has named Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and former ANC Youth League president Julius Malema as its newsmakers of the year.
Boesak on the comeback trail
Boesak’s announcement coincides with the launch of the Social Justice Coalition by another UDF talwart, Aids activist Zackie Achmat.
Govt under pressure over violence
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…
DA lays charge against Qunta
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid a charge against South African Broadcasting Corporation board deputy chairperson Christine Qunta of contravening provisions of the Medicines…
TAC allegations defamatory, says Qunta lawyer
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…
TAC plans to block Qunta’s SABC appointment
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…