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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 […]

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 […]

Framework Agreement: Big Tech, Election Bodies & Media Monitoring

Framework Agreement between Big Tech Corporations, Electoral Bodies, and Media Monitoring Corporations by Sherylle Dass, Nuhaa Hendricks & Alana Robertson   Introduction  The exponential growth of social media platforms has led to rise in the spread of disinformation among the public. The prevalence of disinformation on online platforms has become an epidemic. Disinformation has detrimental […]