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Human Rights Day is not just a historical marker it is a mirror held up to our present reality as South Africans. It forces us to take a good look at ourselves and ask whether we are truly honouring the sacrifices made for freedom, justice, and equality. This year, however, it takes on new meaning and an added weight as we witness the disturbing global rhetoric emanating from the US.
As Human Rights Day approaches, explore iconic South African films that highlight the struggles and triumphs of the fight for justice.
Human Rights Day serves as a crucial reminder of our commitment to dignity, freedom, and equality. As South Africa commemorates this day, we must confront the pressing issue of gender-based violence and take decisive action.
Childline KZN stresses the vital role of the National Children’s Rights Conference in Durban, focusing on educating children about their rights and responsibilities amidst challenges in South Africa’s education system.
The South African Human Rights Commission reveals critical issues affecting the right to education at the National Children’s Rights Conference, emphasising the need for action to ensure quality education for all children.
Disturbing footage from Pretoria's Zanzou nightclub reveals alleged human rights violations, prompting investigations and calls for closure. With victims coming forward and allegations of police collusion, the scandal has drawn attention from South Africa's highest authorities.
As the situation escalates, community leaders and residents are calling for urgent government intervention.
CRL Commission vows to address human rights violations in South Africa, focusing on grave recycling, virginity testing, and community healing after the Phoenix massacre
CRL Commission vows to address human rights violations in South Africa, focusing on grave recycling, virginity testing, and community healing after the Phoenix massacre
Residents and civic leaders in Msunduzi are calling for urgent action to address the municipality's failing water and electricity infrastructure, highlighting the dire consequences of neglect and demanding a comprehensive plan for repairs
Ethiopia's government has intensified its crackdown on civil society by suspending multiple human rights organisations, including the country's oldest watchdog group, Human Rights Watch has warned.
The Master’s Office, the Office of State Law Advisor, court infrastructure and Human Rights Commission are some of the entities within the Justice and Constitutional Development to come under scrutiny of Parliament.
US President Joe Biden is facing growing calls to commute the death sentences of the more than three dozen federal inmates on Death Row before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
As the South African Human Rights Commission investigates police actions, the Gauteng High Court has ruled that emergency workers must be allowed access to assist trapped miners.
The recent closure of the Lebombo border post due to protests in Mozambique has severely disrupted South Africa's chrome exports, costing the industry billions
With three enforced disappearance per day for the month of October alone, the crisis of enforced disappearances continues to cast a dark shadow over Balochistan, Pakistan.
Tensions were rising in Mozambique's capital Maputo on Thursday, as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters gathered after the main opposition leader called to demonstrate election results.
Mozambique’s capital was tense ahead of a ‘freedom’ march called by the opposition leader following weeks of protests against election results that have left at least 18 people dead.
Families in Balochistan unite in a sit-in protest demanding the safe return of two brothers, highlighting the ongoing crisis of enforced disappearances in the region.
Two black-owned properties have been set on fire recently with the latest having been burned to the ground last month.
The DJ, whose real name is Lihlumelo Lulani, said the tavern owner would give him and other entertainers free drinks to give to the artists and other DJs who plied their services at the establishment.
Gouws, as a prominent figure and someone who has been entrusted with a position as an MP, should have known better that his “racist” comments had no place in society.
The estimated cost of damage amounts to over R1. 3bn for the entire province, with eThekwini metro alone accounting for over R480 million.
Whistle-blowers were the ones who lifted the lid on a fraud syndicate involving foreign nationals who were granted asylum and refugee status without proper vetting and procedures.
ELF president Hulisani Mani during the protest march criticised the governing ANC for failure to address the water shortage and its failure to put in place adequate temporary solutions.