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Campaign launched to help stateless people become citizens

The seventh Human Rights Festival held at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg kicked off the weekend-long festivities with people rhythmically... Read more

24 Mar

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Persistent lead mining in Zambia town poisoning children – HRW

Lusaka – The Zambian government is allowing hazardous mining in the lead-contaminated central town of Kabwe, worsening severe health... Read more

5 Mar

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DA appeals to SAHRC over Ekurhuleni portable toilets non-payment

Cape Town — The Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over... Read more

11 Feb

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Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist

A group of about 100 people gathered at the Tsheseng shopping complex in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, with the intention... Read more

21 Nov, 2024

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How the Legal Resources Centre has fought for human rights

Geoff Budlender has been a human rights lawyer for many decades. Photo supplied By Geoff Budlender This is an... Read more

4 Nov, 2024

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Saudi Netflix show creator says convicted by anti-terrorism court

Saudi Arabia – Saudi TV creator Abdulaziz Almuzaini, whose animated Netflix show has made waves for breaking social taboos,... Read more

4 Jul, 2024

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Ramaphosa committed to advancing human rights in South Africa

Cape Town — President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address at the National Conference for Human Rights in South... Read more

18 Mar, 2024

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Ramaphosa affirms SA’s duty to confront Israel on genocide allegations

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is duty-bound to take the issue of Israel’s military campaign... Read more

9 Jan, 2024

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UN challenges Guinea junta on rights

Conakry – The United Nations has warned Guinea’s ruling junta about respect for human rights after it cracked down on... Read more

23 Aug, 2022

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UK accused of leaving vulnerable migrant women in limbo

Miriam was left stranded and penniless overseas when her abusive British husband decided to return to the UK with... Read more

4 Jul, 2022