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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 [...]
Protecting Learners: Ending Abuse in Our Schools
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 [...]
Building a Legacy of Justice: Felicia Kentridge’s Impact Lives On
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 [...]
Framework Agreement: Big Tech, Election Bodies & Media Monitoring
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 [...]
More light at end of Scholar Transport Tunnel for EC learners
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 [...]
When Survival Becomes a Crime
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 [...]
Reforming SA School Uniforms: Tackling Cost, Gender, & Inclusion
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 [...]
Geoff Budlender Honoured with 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award
Geoff Budlender Honoured with 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award At the Legal Resources Centre’s 45th anniversary, Geoff Budlender, one of its three founding members, received the 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award. In his acceptance speech, shared in full below, he reflected on his friendship with George Bizos, [...]
George Bizos: A Legacy of Justice and Humanity in South Africa
George Bizos: A Legacy of Justice and Humanity in South Africa As our 45th anniversary approaches and we celebrate the 4th recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, we take a moment to honour the incredible man who has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of [...]
45 Years of Justice: The LRC’s Fight for Land Rights in SA
45 Years of Justice: The LRC’s Fight for Land Rights in SA How the Legal Resources Centre Has Led the Fight for Land Rights in South Africa: 45 Years of Landmark Cases, Restitution, and Empowering Communities. For nearly half a century, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has been [...]