Johannesburg – The Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), SADC Lawyers Association (SADC LA) and Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) are concerned that on-going attempts at intimidation of Zimbabwe High Court Judge, Charles Hungwe – the judge who ordered Beatrice Mtetwa’s release – point to an escalating rule of law crisis …» Read More
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In 2008, SALC submitted a dossier to the South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) containing comprehensive evidence of the involvement of 18 Zimbabwean security officials in perpetrating torture, and requested the NPA and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to initiate an investigation. The NPA has an obligation to investigate cases …» Read More
For the past three months police in Harare have been conducting operations to arrest women in bars and night clubs. According to the Harare police, these operations are part of an effort to reduce touts, street children and prostitution in the city.» Read More