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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 […]

More light at end of Scholar Transport Tunnel for EC learners

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) welcomes the recent progress made by the Eastern Cape Department of Education, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Department of Transport, in implementing the 17 December 2024 Makhanda High Court ruling on scholar transport. The ruling, which affirmed that all qualifying children in the province must be granted access to […]

When Survival Becomes a Crime

In a world striving for equality and justice, there remains a grim reality for many women trapped in abusive relationships. In South Africa, where gender-based violence rates are among the highest globally, a particular tragedy unfolds: women who kill their abusers in acts of survival are often criminalized instead of protected. This complex issue exposes […]

Reforming SA School Uniforms: Tackling Cost, Gender, & Inclusion

School uniforms have been part of South African schools for a long time. They are seen as a way to promote unity, discipline, and a sense of belonging while reducing visible socioeconomic differences among students. But for many learners and their families, the reality is more complicated. High costs, outdated gender norms, and inconsistent policies […]