In South Africa today, girls in public schools face significant barriers to accessing education. From alarmingly high rates of teen pregnancy to escalating violence against young women, these challenges put their futures at risk. The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has taken a stand against this injustice with our Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Project—an […]
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Learn about the history of the Communal Land Rights Act, why it was declared unconstitutional, and the role of the Legal Resources Centre in securing land rights for millions of South Africans. What is the History of Land Tenure for Black South Africans During Apartheid? The history of land tenure for black South Africans during […]
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The Legal Resources Centre played a pivotal role in drafting South Africa’s Constitution, helping to enshrine democratic values, social justice, and human rights, while continuing to protect and promote these principles through strategic litigation and advocacy in the post-apartheid era. As South Africa transitioned from apartheid to democracy, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) played a […]
In 2021, and in partnership with the Canadian High Commission in South Africa, we set out to create awareness around a trilogy of cases that brought equality in marriage rights to as many as 400 000 elderly, married black women. Marriage laws such as the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act (RCMA), the Natal Code, and the […]