For nearly a decade, the Legal Resources Centre has stood alongside the occupiers of Plot 168 in Pomona, working to ensure that their rights to dignified emergency housing were upheld in the face of eviction. In this case, the LRC represented 30 households (the occupiers’) occupying Plot 168 of Pomona, which is privately owned land. […]
Tag Archives: Access to Justice
On the 20th of December 2024, the Constitutional Court delivered judgement declaring section 25 of the Limpopo Traditional Leadership and Institutions Act 6 of 2005 (‘the Limpopo Act’) unconstitutional. Section 25 of the Limpopo Act provided that a traditional council may, with the approval of the Premier, levy a traditional council rate upon every taxpayer […]
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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 […]
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The 2nd George Bizos Human Rights Award – Gala Dinner The 2nd George Bizos Human Rights Award is proudly presented by the Legal Resources Centre. This award celebrates the career and contributions of George Bizos SC and pays homage to his legacy of advocacy and social justice in South Africa. It recognises his […]