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Thabo Mbeki: 'Our character is beyond price' in R167m TRC legal battle
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights.
Thabo Mbeki: 'Our character is beyond price' in R167m TRC legal battle
Former president Thabo Mbeki and ex-Justice Minister Brigitte Mabandla are fighting to clear their names in a landmark R167 million lawsuit brought by apartheid victims. The pair, who claim the allegations of political interference in TRC prosecutions are 'highly defamatory', warn that false findings could expose them to personal liability and damage their constitutional rights. The case centres on why hundreds of apartheid-era crimes were never prosecuted despite TRC referrals.
Domestic workers 17-year fight for identity in South Africa
Primrose Medisane's 17-year battle with the Department of Home Affairs has culminated in a landmark victory and revealed the harsh realities of statelessness for women.
Stateless woman happy and relieved after 17-year battle for ID document
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
The 17 year battle for identity. How a domestic worker finally won her rights
After a 17-year struggle against the Department of Home Affairs, Primrose Medisane finally receives her birth certificate and ID, shedding light on the dire consequences of statelessness for women in South Africa.
Televangelist Timothy Omotoso found not guilty
Timothy Omotoso, a prominent televangelist, and his co-accused faced serious charges, including trafficking and sexual assault, as the High Court in Gqeberha delivers its long-awaited judgment.
Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m is cut following poor performance
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
Gauteng housing crisis deepens as R450m budget cut follows poor performance
The Gauteng provincial legislature's portfolio committee has raised concerns after the Human Settlements Department's budget was reduced by R450 million despite a growing housing backlog. The cuts follow what the National department deemed "unsatisfactory performance" by the province, raising questions about the impact on service delivery and informal settlement upgrades.
Addressing the challenges faced by girl learners in South Africa
Research from the Legal Resources Centre highlights the multifaceted barriers to education faced by girl learners in South Africa, including poverty and teen pregnancies, and calls for urgent intervention to ensure equal access to education
Addressing the challenges faced by girl learners in South Africa
Research from the Legal Resources Centre highlights the multifaceted barriers to education faced by girl learners in South Africa, including poverty and teen pregnancies, and calls for urgent intervention to ensure equal access to education
Residents still maintain Sharpeville Massacre death toll higher than official records
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Sharpeville Massacre: residents still claim higher death toll than official records
Sixty-five years after the Sharpeville Massacre, residents share compelling evidence of uncounted victims while UNESCO's heritage status brings hope for preserving the sanctity of victims' final resting place. Local witnesses and families challenge the official death toll of 69, revealing stories of those who died later from their injuries and unmarked graves that tell a deeper story of that fateful day.
Sharpeville Massacre 65th anniversary disrupted as PAC supporters storm commemoration
Political unity crumbled at the Sharpeville Massacre's 65th anniversary when PAC supporters stormed the commemoration venue, forcing provincial leaders to abandon proceedings. The dramatic turn of events overshadowed initial calls for solidarity, even as political parties across the spectrum gathered to honour the 69 victims of the historic 1960 tragedy that shaped South Africa's human rights journey.
Human Rights Day: Addressing inequality and marginalisation in South Africa
Ahead of Human Rights Day experts highlight the ongoing struggles faced by marginalised communities in South Africa, including socio economic inequality
'I recruited girls for traffickers': Reformed criminal's shocking revelations shake Gauteng community
In a powerful testimony at Geluksdal Community Hall, a reformed human trafficker reveals the inner workings of Gauteng's trafficking networks, while local families share heart-wrenching stories of loss and near-misses. This unprecedented gathering, organised by the Gauteng Legislature, exposes the growing crisis of youth exploitation and sparks new community-led initiatives to combat trafficking.
'I recruited girls for traffickers': Reformed criminal's shocking revelations shake Gauteng community
In a powerful testimony at Geluksdal Community Hall, a reformed human trafficker reveals the inner workings of Gauteng's trafficking networks, while local families share heart-wrenching stories of loss and near-misses. This unprecedented gathering, organised by the Gauteng Legislature, exposes the growing crisis of youth exploitation and sparks new community-led initiatives to combat trafficking.
Durban man uncovers amputated foot while disposing of rubbish
KwaZulu Natal police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said police in Verulam have opened an inquest docket following an incident in which a community member found what looked like human remains in Trenance Park area in Verulam on Thursday morning.