Author Archives: Jean-Andre Deenik

More Than a Memory: How the LRC Shaped Freedom in South Africa

More Than a Memory: How the Legal Resources Centre Forged, Defends, and Continues to Shape South Africa’s Freedom On 27 April, South Africans across the country pause to remember Freedom Day—a sacred milestone that marks our first democratic election in 1994. It is a day of collective pride and personal reflection. A day when we […]

Protecting Learners: Ending Abuse in Our Schools

Educator sexual misconduct is a deeply troubling crisis that continues to threaten the safety and well-being of learners across South Africa. In responding to this urgent issue, it is vital to unpack the legal and institutional tools available to hold perpetrators accountable and protect children’s rights. In recent weeks, public outcry brought attention to the […]

COSAS 4: Court Rejects Bid to Drop Crimes Against Humanity Charge

COSAS 4 Trial: Court Dismisses Objections to Crimes Against Humanity Charges, Press Statement by the Foundation for Human Rights and the Legal Resources Centre The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) and the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) welcome the historic judgment handed down by Judge Dosio in the Johannesburg High Court on 14 April 2025, which […]

Building a Legacy of Justice: Felicia Kentridge’s Impact Lives On

Felicia Kentridge’s vision for accessible justice lives on through the Legal Resources Centre’s Candidate Attorney Programme, a cornerstone of public interest law in South Africa. Felicia, Lady Kentridge, was not just a trailblazer in the legal world—she was an architect of justice. A woman of extraordinary creativity for the public good, Felicia dedicated her life […]