April 23
South Africa: We Want Reparations Before the Elections, Demand Victims of Apartheid Crime
About 100 pensioners, supported by the Khulumani Support Group, picketed outside Parliament on Tuesday Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Sexual Harassment in the Courts Is an Open Secret
But the Chief Justice has still not taken steps to deal with it Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Pit Toilet Eradication Deadline Missed By Limpopo Education Department
But department says it's 80% of the way there Read more »
March 25
South Africa: Beating a Thousand Drums for Palestine
This year's Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival focused on the war in Gaza Read more »
March 21
South Africa: Cape Town 'Pilgrims' Walk the Length of the Gaza Strip to Raise Awareness
March comes as US admits Palestinians are facing "acute food insecurity" Read more »
South Africa: Durban Residents Protest for Water On Human Rights Day
"How can we celebrate human rights without water?" asks protester Read more »
South Africa: Railway Line Occupiers Complain to Parliamentarians About Lack of Water
SCOPA hears of the substantial obstacles blocking the reopening of Cape Town's Central Line Read more »
South Africa: Water - Government Is Failing to Realise This Human Right
Human Rights Day is a reminder that the Constitution's Bill of Rights guarantees everyone's right to access clean water Read more »
March 06
Ghana: Picket Outside Ghana High Commission Over Homophobic Bill
Treatment Action Campaign calls on Ghana's president to reject bill that will criminalise LGBTQ+ people Read more »
February 27
South Africa: 'I Want to Put My Head On the Block' - Minister Senzo Mchunu Promises Angry Ethekwini Residents Tap Water By April
Some parts of eThekwini have been without water for seven years Read more »
January 31
South Africa: Why Is Jacob Zuma Attacking Queer People?
Former president puts tribal patriarchy ahead of our human rights Read more »
January 29
South Africa: ICJ Ruling Is a Victory for Human Rights and Justice
The judgment is likely to be more important for the moral statement it makes than any short-term results it produces Read more »
January 26
South Africa: Mowbray Police Assault - No Names and No Consequences
Victim has left work out of fear Read more »
January 11
South Africa: Protesters Show Support for South African Case At International Court of Justice
South Africa's legal team is presenting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, on Thursday about the devastating effects of the ongoing war in Gaza Read more »
December 14, 2023
South Africa: Rape Survivor's Damages Case Against Police to Be Heard Next Year
Andy Kawa is suing the police for millions of rands for negligence and failures in handling investigations into her rape in 2010 Read more »
December 12, 2023
South Africa: 81-Year-Old Mthatha Widow Waiting Two Decades for Her House
Ndenzeni Njwenene first applied in 1999 Read more »
December 11, 2023
South Africa: As Israel Wages War, Jews and Muslims in Cape Town Show a Peaceful Way
Interfaith sabbath, Hanukkah and Maghrib services hosted at Claremont Mosque Read more »
December 04, 2023
South Africa: Free State Shack Dwellers March for Land Rights
They threatened to shut down the N8 Highway if the mayor ignores their demands Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Much-Loved Pastor Bows Out From Cape Town's Central Methodist Church
"Jesus believed in justice, equality, truth, gentleness and mercy" says Alan Storey Read more »
South Africa: Asbestos Roofs Still Haven't Been Replaced in Stellenbosch Municipal Housing
Residents of Cloetesville flats say they keep asking for repairs to be done Read more »
November 27, 2023
South Africa: Public Works 'Working' On Evicting People Occupying Land At the Castle
Cape Town mayor concerned about the lack of a clear timeline Read more »
November 23, 2023
South Africa: City of Cape Town Calls Off Maynard Street House Auction
Ndifuna Ukwazi welcomes decision Read more »
November 20, 2023
South Africa: Gift of the Givers Gaza Head 'Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice'
Memorial held for Ahmed Abbasi in St George's Cathedral Read more »
November 14, 2023
South Africa: Lawyers for Human Rights to Challenge Tshwane's Eviction of Homeless People
On Friday, metro police forcefully removed people living at Burgers Park and confiscated all of their belongings. Read more »
November 13, 2023
South Africa: A Judge Found That a Man Did Not Intend to Rape His Girlfriend. The Supreme Court of Appeal Will Hear the Case This Week
"What we are left with is a high level of impunity for sexual violence that affects a large segment of women in South Africa." Read more »