In a landmark victory for judicial independence and survivors of sexual violence, the Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), represented by the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), affirming the independence of South Africa’s military courts. On 20 December 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in the case of […]
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Mining Affected Communities: We need more than on-paper Social and Labour Plans
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(Photo: An informal settlement close to the Lonmin mine, where 34 people were killed when police opened fire on protesting mine workers) Mining within communities is viewed as a conduit for further development of the community. It creates an expectation of an improved standard of living and gives the community a sense of hope for […]