Author Archives: andre

Working to create awareness on recent legal amendments to African customary and civil marriages

We are excited to kick off the “trilogy advocacy campaign” which will see us partner with grassroots organisations and community radio stations to share information about recent rulings on laws that unfairly discriminated against married black women. With this campaign, we want to bring these rulings to the attention of about 400 000 elderly black women […]

11 October 2021 – Latest developments in the SAHRC v City of Cape Town matter

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The South African Human Rights Commission v City of Cape Town matter is before the Western Cape High Court today for hearing. The hearing takes place before a full bench of three judges. This hearing is a continuation of the proceedings that commenced on 25 and 26 March 2021. The South African Human Rights Commission, […]