Refugee legislation introduced after the end of apartheid was lauded as being progressive. But implementation has fallen short of international standards.
The town of Makhanda, formerly Grahamstown, and surrounds have suffered serious neglect by the local municipality.
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Mining companies and some heritage consultants don’t understand the sacredness attached to ancestral remains, and the meaning of land in African communities.
The Berlin Wall symbolised the Cold War divide between the capitalist West and communist Soviet Union.
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Marking the end of the Cold War offers the chance to reflect on the changes and continuities in African politics and international relations since 1989.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses demonstrators protesting against
gender-based violence outside Parliament.
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As a branch of government, the courts must naturally be accountable for the exercise of their power. The means of achieving their accountability must be balanced against their necessary independence.
South African Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane listens to public complaints in Cape Town.
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In this case, the appropriate conclusion about the Constitutional Court’s finding against the Public Protector is that there’s much to be comforted by.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma recanted his decision to walk out of the Zondo Commission.
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The dilemma for Zuma and his legal team is this: by putting him on the witness stand, there is a risk that he would be found wanting, especially in terms of the detail of any matter.
Traditional leaders listen to a speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa’s in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.
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The contested law also defines the jurisdiction of traditional leaders in terms of territory. But traditional community boundaries are actually set by personal relationships.
Botswana’s LGBTI community is celebrating the decriminalisation of gay sex.
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By placing less emphasis on public opinion, and questioning public morality as the basis of its decision, the latest High Court decision shows that times have indeed changed.
The constitutionality of South Africa’s surveillance law is being challenged in court.
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South Africa’s law that regulates the Interception of communications is being challenged on the basis it can be abused by rogue elements in intelligence.
South African churches still have a long way to go in accepting queer worshipers. Supplied by author.
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The law aimed at fighting gangs lacks the power to disrupt their activities.
Angelo Agrizzi, the former chief operating officer of private security firm, at a South African commission of inquiry into corruption.
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