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Lethal in Disguise 2

Lethal in Disguise 2: The Health and Human Rights Impact of Crowd-Control Weapons in South Africa The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in collaboration with the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) is set to host the South African launch of Lethal in Disguise 2: How Crowd-Control Weapons Impact Health and Human Rights. The event […]

Challenging Unconstitutional Tribal Levies in Limpopo

Limpopo Communities and Nkuzi Development Trust Challenge the Constitutionality of Compulsory Tribal Levies at the Constitutional Court On Tuesday, 17 September 2024, the Legal Resources Centre will represent members of seven traditional communities in Limpopo and Nkuzi Development Trust in the Constitutional Court in seeking confirmation of the Limpopo High Court’s order that the imposition […]

Constitutional Court Dismisses Shell’s Cross-Appeals

Constitutional Court will hear appeal of Wild Coast communities, Environmental Justice organisations against SCA order; dismisses Shell and Impact Africa’s cross-appeals 28 August 2024: On 27 August 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down an order dismissing the applications for appeal of Shell and Impact Africa against the judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), […]

Decade Long Legal Battle Ends Positively for Madlala Family

Positive Resolution for Madlala Family After a Decade of Legal Battle After nearly a decade of relentless pursuit of justice, the Madlala family has finally found closure with a court settlement at the Makhanda High Court on 26 July 2024. The settlement marked a crucial step towards holding the Department of Basic Education accountable for […]