By: Claire Martens (writing in her personal capacity) In some parts of Africa, being gay is not acceptable or even lawful. In fact, it is also seen as “un-African”. In order to escape persecution, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Intersex (LGBTI) individuals are seeking shelter under our all-embracing and progressive legal system in South Africa, […]
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By: Claire Martens (writing in her personal capacity) In recent months, the spotlight has shone rather harshly on the holes in South Africa’s education system. Illuminating the deficiencies in the system has been largely the work of a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) and Section 27. I recall that […]