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Zimbabwe:
Minister Calls South African Court Ruling on Human Rights Abuses 'Irrelevant'
The Herald, 9 May 2012
A recent South African court judgement that wants Pretoria to investigate Zimbabwean officials for alleged human rights abuses brings the SA justice system into disrepute, a… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
High Court Orders South African Authorities to Investigate Crimes Against Humanity Committed in the Country
Sokwanele, 8 May 2012
In a landmark decision for local and international justice, the North Gauteng High Court ruled this morning that the South African authorities must investigate Zimbabwean… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
SA, Country Slammed for Failing Violence Victims
Zimbabwe Independent, 3 May 2012
THE Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (Zef) has slammed the South African and Zimbabwean governments for failing to ensure justice and protection for victims of political violence in the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Activists 'Hopeful' Ahead of Torture Ruling
SW Radio, 30 March 2012
The activists who led a landmark legal challenge in South Africa this week have expressed hope for a favourable ruling, expected in the coming months. Read more »
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South Africa:
Damning Testimony in Zimbabwe Torture Case
OSISA, 27 March 2012
The North Gauteng High Court will resume hearing a landmark case today brought by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwean Exiles Forum (ZEF) to compel South… Read more »
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South Africa:
Zimbabwe Torture Case Postponed
RNW Africa, 27 March 2012
Rights activists began a legal bid on Monday to compel South Africa to investigate and prosecute citizens of neighbouring Zimbabwe suspected of crimes against humanity, but the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Difficult Day for SA State in Nation Torture Case
OSISA, 29 March 2012
The second full day of hearings at the North Gauteng High Court - in the case brought by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) to compel… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Difficult Day for SA State in Torture Case
OSISA, 29 March 2012
The second full day of hearings at the North Gauteng High Court - in the case brought by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) to compel… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Judgement Reserved in Torture Case
SW Radio, 29 March 2012
A South African Judge on Thursday reserved judgement in a landmark legal challenge based on incidences of torture in Zimbabwe. Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Torture Victims Turn to South Africa Courts
Daily Maverick, 27 March 2012
Diplomatic relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe have been a far cry from what they were during the Thabo Mbeki's "quiet diplomacy". Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
South Africa Urged to Separate Politics and Law in Torture Case
SW Radio, 27 March 2012
South Africa's government will this week be urged to separate its international legal responsibilities and politics, in a landmark legal case based on incidences of torture in… Read more »
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South Africa:
The Turbulent Waters of the NPA's Zimbabwe Email-storm
Daily Maverick, 27 March 2012
A court case, set to resume in the North Gauteng High Court on Tuesday, has caused a rift between senior NPA officials over the decision not to investigate and possibly prosecute… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Damning Testimony in Torture Case
OSISA, 26 March 2012
The North Gauteng High Court today was forced to postpone the landmark case brought by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwean Exiles Forum (ZEF) to compel… Read more »
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South Africa:
'Extraordinary' Twist in Zimbabwe Torture Case
SW Radio, 26 March 2012
There's been what has been described as an 'extraordinary' twist in a landmark court case in South Africa, which will urge the authorities there to investigate and prosecute high… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Court to Decide if South Africa Can Charge Torturers
RNW Africa, 23 March 2012
A landmark case will begin in South Africa on Monday, which could compel South African authorities to prosecute high level Zimbabwean officials accused of crimes against humanity.… Read more »
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Africa:
Justice System in Intensive Care
OSISA, 22 March 2012
The Zimbabwe Lawyer's for Human Rights (ZLHR) has launched a damning attack on the increasingly politicised Zimbabwean judicial system following the wrongful conviction of the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
Gwisai and Activists Suing Home Affairs Ministers Over Torture
SW Radio, 14 March 2012
Former law lecturer and socialist party leader Munyaradzi Gwisai, and five other activists arrested for watching videos of the Egyptian uprisings last year, have filed a $300,000… Read more »