For Immediate Release Justice Yvonne Mokgoro receives George Bizos Human Rights Award for ‘placing ubuntu at the centre of the law’ JOHANNESBURG — The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has presented the 2022 George Bizos Human Rights Award to former Constitutional Court Justice Yvonne Mokgoro, “for her remarkable leadership in the pursuit of equality and justice […]
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News, Press Releases
01 September 2022 – Communities celebrate as court sets aside Shell’s exploration right off the Wild Coast of South Africa
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MAKHANDA — The High Court in Makhanda has ruled this morning that Shell’s exploration right to conduct seismic surveys on the Wild Coast of South Africa was granted unlawfully and therefore set it aside. This judgment, written by Judge President Mbenenge, is a monumental victory for the planet, won by Wild Coast communities. The court […]
Media Statement, News
29 August 2022 – LRC statement on the deaths of three learners as a result of homophobic bullying
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29 August 2022 LRC statement on the deaths of three learners as a result of homophobic bullying The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is saddened by the recent deaths of three learners from around the country, all of whom were allegedly bullied because of their sexuality. Lukhanyo Jongqo, (14) from Kubusie Combined School in Stutterheim, Eastern […]
News, Press Releases
24 August 2022 – Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Ingonyama Trust Board application for leave to appeal
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For Immediate Release 24 August 2022 Supreme Court of Appeal dismisses Ingonyama Trust Board application for leave to appeal BLOEMFONTEIN — The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the application for leave to appeal lodged by the Ingonyama Trust and the Ingonyama Trust Board on the grounds that there are no reasonable prospects of success. […]