South Africa: ConCourt to Hear Jonathan Dubula Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission Case

On 22 September 2020, the Constitutional Court will hear the case of Jonathan Dubula Qwelane v South African Human Rights Commission and Another (case no: 13/20). The… Read more »

Southern Africa: SALC Congratulates Zimbabwean Lawyer and SALC Trustee, Sternford Moyo, On His Nomination As International Bar Association President-Elect

SALC would like to extend its congratulations to Sternford Moyo, a prominent Zimbabwean lawyer and SALC trustee, on his nomination to stand unopposed for election as president of… Read more »

Malawi: News Release - Challenge to Use of Defilement Offences Against Adolescents Engaged in Consensual Sex in Malawi

Yesterday, the Child Justice Court sitting in Blantyre, Malawi, issued an order for a stay of criminal proceedings against an adolescent boy who was charged with the offence of… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Joint Statement Concerning the Judgment Against Lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa

We, the undersigned non-governmental organizations and individuals note with grave concern the decision of the Zimbabwean Magistrates Court to disqualify Beatrice Mtetwa from… Read more »

Malawi: Civil Society Calls for the Urgent Decongestion of Prisons

We the undersigned organizations reiterate our call for the immediate decongestion of prisons following two confirmed cases of COVID 19 in Mzimba and Chichiri Prison. Read more »

Liberia: South Africa Provides Haven for Convicted Arms Dealer

The High Court, Western Cape Division has set down the hearing of an application by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) in the case of Southern Africa Litigation Centre… Read more »

Zambia: Concern As Zambia Police Detains Human Rights Defenders

Three prominent human rights defenders are spending their 3rd day in police custody with no release in sight. The three activists have been at the forefront of calls for… Read more »

South Africa: SALC Seeks Cancellation of Visa of Convicted Dutch War Criminal and Fugitive From Justice, Guus Kouvenhowen

SALC has filed an application to cancel the visa of convicted Dutch war criminal and fugitive from justice, Guus Kouvenhowen. Read more »

Southern Africa: SALC Commends President Ramaphosa for Withdrawing His Signature From 2014 SADC Tribunal Protocol - Recognising and Supporting Rule of Law

The President of the Republic South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has officially withdrawn his signature from the 2014 SADC Protocol which establishes the SADC Tribunal. The withdrawal… Read more »

South Africa: Timol Case Hearing

On 28 and 29 March 2019, the High Court in Pretoria will hear the criminal case of Rodrigues v National Director of Public Prosecutions (case number: 76755/18). Joao Rodrigues… Read more »

South Africa: The Gender Gap in Southern African Politics - the Gap Between the Law and Reality of Gendered Political Representation

Participation in the political process is at the heart of democratic values. Democratic election of leaders is a civic exercise of selecting leaders that can best represent the… Read more »

Zambia: Statement in Solidarity With Zambian Activists Calling for Amendment of the Mental Health Bill

Mental health law reform in Zambia is desperately overdue. The outdated Mental Disorders Act [Chapter 305 of the Laws of Zambia] perpetuates discrimination, human rights… Read more »

Malawi: Seeking an Effective and Humane Response to MDR-TB in Prison

SALC is working with the Centre for Human Rights Education Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) to support the case of six inmates seeking an effective and humane response to an outbreak… Read more »

Malawi: Enforcing Prisoners' Right to Adequate Nutrition

SALC is working with the Centre for Human Rights Education Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) in Malawi to support a case brought by a prisoner, Mr James Gremu, and CHREAA on behalf of… Read more »

Malawi: Advancing Human Rights in Mental Health

SALC is working with the Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) to support the case of an individual subjected to forced psychiatric treatment on the… Read more »

Malawi: Court Stops Hospitals From Returning Patients With Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB) to Prison

The Malawi High Court yesterday granted an urgent interim injunction preventing the return of six persons diagnosed with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) to prison. Read more »