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South Africa: Minister Condemns Silencing of Women During Traditional Courts Bill Hearings
BuaNews, 20 May 2012
The Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana, says women should not be prevented from voicing their opinions during the Traditional Courts Bill… Read more »
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South Africa: Customary Law - If It Can Change, Why Can't Contralesa?
Daily Maverick, 10 May 2012
It has been perceived as static and unbending by missionaries, African intellectuals and even the courts, What was so was so and that was that, usually to the detriment of women.… Read more »
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South Africa: Homophobia Trending Among Traditional Leaders
Daily Maverick, 9 May 2012
The proposed Constitutional amendment removing sexual orientation from protection against discrimination, alongside the Traditional Courts Bill, are grounds for deep concern.… Read more »
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South Africa: The Tribal Courts Bill - Sacrificing Rural People's Rights On the Altar of Power?
Daily Maverick, 7 May 2012
A bill said to be unconstitutional, to rubbish the rights of women and the vulnerable, and which makes traditional chiefs powerful overlords who aren't subject to democratic checks… Read more »
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South Africa: Traditional Leaders, The Never-Ending Constitutional Headache
Daily Maverick, 29 February 2012
The Constitution of South Africa has guided our society since it was adopted in 1996. It provides unambiguous guidance in many areas. But sometimes, the path it points out turns… Read more »