Southern Africa: Toolkit for a Community-Based Emergency Fund Experiences From LGBTQI+ Communities in Southern Africa

The Out & Proud Partners developed the Toolkit for a community-based emergency fund Experiences from LGBTQI+ communities in Southern Africa under the Out & Proud: LGBTIQ+… Read more »

Southern Africa: From the Inside Out - Social Exclusion Linked to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics in Eswatini, Malawi and Zimbabwe

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC), Cooperazione per lo Sviluppo dei Paesi Emergenti (COSPE), Centre for Civil and Political Rights (CCPR), Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA),… Read more »

Lesotho: Lesotho High Court Faults Imposition of Death Sentence On the Basis of HIV Status

Court decision upholds that people living with HIV have the same right to life as all others Read more »

Botswana: Court of Appeal to Determine Whether Ba-Ga-Malete Tribe Are Rightful Owners of Forest Hill Farm

On Tuesday, 11 October 2022, the Court of Appeal of Botswana will hear an appeal brought by the Attorney General, the Registrar of Deeds, and the Malete Land Board (Appellants)… Read more »

Lesotho: State of Emergency Declared Unconstitutional

On 12 September 2022, the High Court of Lesotho (sitting as the Constitutional Court) concluded that the State of Emergency, which the Prime Minister declared on 16 August 2022,… Read more »

Eswatini: Policy Brief - an Opportunity for Law Reform On Child Marriage in Eswatini

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre through the support of the Hivos SRHR fund published a policy brief focusing on the harmful practice of child marriage and the opportunity for… Read more »

Zambia: Launch of Report On LGBTIQ+ Lived Experiences in Zambia

On 5 April 2022, TransBantu Zambia (TBZ) in partnership with Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) will launch a research report on lived experiences of LGBTIQ+ persons in… Read more »

Lesotho: TRC and SALC Condemn Alleged Torture of Human Rights Defender By the Lesotho Mounted Police Service

The TRC and SALC note with great concern the reports of torture and ill-treatment of Advocate Napo Mafaesa by the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) whilst being in custody. The… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Court of Appeal Sets a Date for Decriminalisation Judgement for 29 November 2021

On Monday, 29 November 2021, the Botswana Court of Appeal will issue a judgment on the decriminalisation case, Motshidiemang v Attorney General, the matter in which Lesbians, Gays… Read more »

Malawi: Constitutional Court to Hear Challenge to Use of Defilement Offence Against Adolescents Engaging in Consensual Sex

The Chief Justice, Honourable Justice A.K.C. Nyirenda has certified as a constitutional matter, the case of AJ v State, in which a 15-year old boy was charged with the offence of… Read more »

Zambia: 'Zambian Govt Should Uphold Human Rights Ahead of the Upcoming Elections'

On 12 August 2021, general elections will be held in Zambia wherein voters will elect a President, 156 members of parliament, and 117 district council leaders. Read more »

Eswatini: Letter to MTN Group President and CEO - Violation of Freedom of Expression in Eswatini

On 7 July 2021, SALC wrote a letter to the Group President and CEO of MTN group regarding the violation of freedom of expression in Eswatini in light of recent internet shutdown. Read more »

Malawi: Challenging Criminalisation of Adolescent Sexuality in Malawi

On 7 July 2021 the High Court in Blantyre will hear the case of an adolescent child of 15 years old who was arrested and charged with the offence of Defilement contrary to section… Read more »

Eswatini: Internet Shutdown in Eswatini Challenged in the High Court

On Friday, 2 July 2021, the Southern Africa Litigation Centre supported the filing of an urgent application in the High Court of Eswatini before Honourable Justice Qinisile M.… Read more »

Eswatini: SALC Statement Condemning the Human Rights Violations in Eswatini in Light of Recent Protests

SALC is concerned by the recent developments in Eswatini. The Kingdom of Eswatini has seen a wave of protests over the past month. Read more »

Zambia: A Missed Opportunity for Inclusion - the Case of Musukwa and Others V Rtsa

The recent judgment of the Lusaka High Court in Zambia in the case of Musukwa and others v RTSA is a disappointing indication of how far there is to go for States in Africa to… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi High Court to Determine Constitutionality of Police Sweeping Exercises

Today, Judge Zione Ntaba heard the case of State v Officer in Charge, Kasungu Police Station and Inspector General of Police, Ex Parte Banda and 2 Others, which challenged… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia High Court Dismisses Constitutional Challenge to Denial of Driving Licences to Deaf People

On 4 June 2021, the High Court of Zambia, in the case of Frankson Musukwa and Others v Road Transport and Safety Agency issued a judgment dismissing a constitutional challenge to… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana High Court Finds Compulsory Acquisition of a Tribe's Freehold Land Unlawful

Today, a full bench of the Botswana High Court, in a judgment broadcast live on television and online, held in favour of the Ba-Ga-Malete Tribe, represented by its female chief… Read more »

Zimbabwe: SALC Statement On the Attacks On Human Rights Defenders and Journalists in Zimbabwe

With the African Commission on Human and Peoples' rights 68th Ordinary Session taking place from 14 April to 4 May 2021, the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) wishes to… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Statement Condemning the Re-Arrest of Hopewell Chin'ono

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is extremely concerned by the arrest of journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, tellingly a day after International Day to End Impunity for… Read more »

Namibia: SALC Statement Condeming the Use of Force Against Protesters in Namibia

On 8 October 2020, protesters in Namibia took to the streets, for 3 days, to demonstrate against gender-based violence under the hashtag #ShutItAllDown. The protests were sparked… Read more »

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 »