The story of one claimant has the power to change millions of lives.

We are working with partners on the Right to Read Campaign (#R2R)
to make sure the government does everything possible to ensure school children in South Africa can read for meaning by age 10.

A victory for environmental rights: The Shell Wild Coast case “It is about making sure that the voices of rural communities are as important as those of the elite. It is about ensuring that the pursuit of profit does not override the protection of human rights.”

Nonhle Mbuthuma, human rights activist and applicant in the case.

A defender of human rights for over 45 years.

Who we are

The Legal Resources Centre is an independent, non-profit public interest law centre with offices throughout South Africa. We empower individuals and communities through the law, promoting social justice, championing equality, and realizing the human rights enshrined in the South African Constitution.

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Advocacy Projects

Education

Land

Legacy

Advocacy Projects

Our Vision:
A democratic, accountable, and transparent society in which equitable and inclusive access to justice, dignity, and human rights are lived realities for all.

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Our Current Cases

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Ensuring the provision of scholar transport for qualifying learners in the Eastern Cape.
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Seeking clarity on land reform and redistribution in South Africa.
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