The general secretary of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa), Irvin Jim, was candid in claiming that he did not view the MK Party as a socialist-oriented…
Discriminatory procurement practices keep black law firms small, while many black advocates are forced to leave the Bar. LPC statistics for 2024 show that the largest majority…
Human Rights Day highlights a widening gap between legal protections and everyday experience, raising urgent questions about dignity, accountability and whether South Africa’s…
We can’t let a few rob us of what Mandela and others fought for. Our future depends on taking action together
The supreme court of appeal found the smallholding falls under the Extension of Security of Tenure Act, meaning the gardener and his wife have a right to stay
Thirty years on, the patience of the poor is wearing thin as they are subjected to tardy, disrespectful service
The Constitution says it is not only government but all of us – individuals, NGOs and businesses – who must ensure our rights are protected
The controversial Bill’s ‘fair use’ clause risks giveaway of South African news media’s content to digital platforms
The public and civil society taking action to ensure compliance with environmental sustainability local and international laws and treaties is likely to gather momentum
The national dialogue is more than a discussion, it is our chance to forge a path towards a more just, equitable and democratic South Africa
The toxic xenophobic politics pushed by Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance debases us all
The country must chart a humane policy for refugees that flows from the spirit and objects of the post-apartheid constitutional order
We must reject our government’s natural position of saying nothing of consequence, regardless of the abuses in countries it regards as friends
It was caused by the failings of the government, which has a responsibility to spare hospitals, schools and police stations to protect people’s rights
The utility’s reasoning in papers before court showed, if true, that the timeframes in its Generation Recovery Plan cannot be met, applicants in a constitutional challenge say
Only the government — not Eskom or municipalities — can address load-shedding by building more capacity and ensuring sufficient supply, the parties said
Harm reduction, not regulations will help South African smokers to quit
Nineteen interest groups are seeking urgent relief from ongoing load-shedding to ensure the provision of basic services
The court held that the latest decision of the justice ministry in 2020 to deny Chris Hani’s murderer parole was irrational
All three arms of the state together with society must take us forward so that the shocking years of state capture aren’t repeated
