In September 2012, Ms. M. and her partner became embroiled in a verbal argument that very quickly spiralled out of control. It escalated when he threw the warm hotplate stove at her. In the same year, Ms. S. reported her husband for hitting her in the face with a teacup. In many households in South […]
Author Archives: Jean-Andre Butcher
07
Nov
Nov
Note: This post was first published on the Oxford Human Rights Hub. South Africa’s Legal Resources Centre (LRC) launched a new book – Ready to Learn? A Legal Resource for Realising the Right to Education – on 25 October at the Open Society Foundations in New York City (see press release here). In this post, […]
Constitution, Human Rights, Legal Resources Centre, Legislation, National Government, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Angolan Refugee Cessation: A cauldron of special circumstances
12
Sep
Sep
On the 23 May this year, the Minister of Home Affairs announced that, in accordance with a recommendation of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), from the 31 August 2013 the South African government intended to cease the recognition of Angolan asylum seekers. Hence, the window of opportunity for current Angolan refugee’s to act […]
Constitution, Criminal Offences, Equality and Non-discrimination, Legislation
Decriminalisation of Sex Work in South Africa
29
Jul
Jul
During the Public Interest Law Gathering held at Wits University in July 2013, a panel discussion highlighted the case for the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. It must be noted that this panel discussion came about due, in part, to the position paper released in May this year by the Commission for Gender […]