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 reflection. A day when we […]
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The High Court ruled that the Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDOE) and Department of Transport (ECDOT) must provide scholar transport to all qualifying learners for the 2025 school year. The judgment affects approximately 40,000 learners and mandates that transport requests be resolved by the end of January 2025. The departments are also required to […]
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Dec
Dec
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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Oct
Oct
Celebrating Geoff Budlender SC: A Lifetime of Leadership in Justice and Equality with the George Bizos Human Rights Award We are honoured to announce that Geoff Budlender SC has been named the fourth recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, an accolade that recognizes exceptional leadership and lifelong dedication to the cause of justice […]