August 11
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 »
July 07
Swaziland: 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 »
July 06
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 »
July 05
Swaziland: 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 »
June 30
Swaziland: 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 »
June 21
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 »
June 11
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 »
May 21
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 »
April 13
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 »
November 04, 2020
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 »
October 20, 2020
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 »
September 21, 2020
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 »
September 08, 2020
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 »
August 26, 2020
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 »
August 24, 2020
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 »
July 17, 2020
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 »
March 18, 2020
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 »
December 23, 2019
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 »
October 14, 2019
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 »
