In a previous entry, Talita Mshweshwe, shared the story of Siyabonga, who attends school in what is known as a “mud school”. There are approximately 300 mud schools in the Eastern Cape, although the Department of Basic Education (DBE) is not exactly sure how many there are. It is concerning that the DBE has still […]
Category Archives: Gender Rights
Children's Rights, Constitution, Education, Gender Rights, Inequality, Legal Resources Centre, Rights to Water
The Mud Schools of the Eastern Cape
31
Jan
Jan
Talita Mshweshwe is a law student from East London doing an internship at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC). She interviewed a young girl named Siyabonga, a grade 7 pupil at Ncincinikwe Senior Primary School in Votini in the Eastern Cape. Ncincinikwe Senior Primary School is one of approximately 300 mud schools in the province. This […]
Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights, Litigation, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Silent Scream: Sexual Violence and Xenophobia
10
Dec
Dec
“If you do not leave tomorrow you will be raped[i]” Literally translated, xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. While it is not a phenomenon unique to South Africa, the country has been under intense scrutiny both nationally, as well as internationally, as a result of the continuous attacks on foreign nationals within its borders. Although […]
Criminal Offences, Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights
When your Kitchen Appliance becomes a Dangerous Weapon: Domestic Violence and the Dangerous Weapons Act
09
Dec
Dec
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 […]