SALC and Prof. Bonita Meyersfeld have been admitted as amicus curiae in the seminal case of The Prosecutor v Dominic Ongwen before the International Criminal Court (ICC). They will be…
Background On 20 January 2022, the High Court of Namibia gave judgment in the consolidated cases of Digashu v Government of the Republic of Namibia and Seiler-Lilles v Government of…
Windhoek, 20 January 2022 – Today, a three-panel bench of the Namibia High Court dismissed two applications that challenged the denial of immigration status to non-Namibian spouses. In both matters,…
WHAT: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Judgment in Digashu and Others v Government of Namibia and Others; Judgment in Seiler-Lilles and Another v Government of Namibia and Others WHEN: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 20 January 2022 at…
Johannesburg, 19 January 2022 – On 18 January 2022, the Kitwe Subordinate Court was due to continue the trial of youth activist Lawrence Kasonde. Kasonde was arrested on 24 November…
Blantyre, 18 January 2022 – Today, the High Court of Malawi sentenced former Police Officer, Andrew Chagaga, to 30 years’ imprisonment for rape of a minor in police custody. Background…
The TRC and SALC note with great concern the reports of torture and ill-treatment of Advocate Napo Mafaesa by the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) whilst being in custody. The…
SALC is excited to announce its open call to support emerging civil society organisations in Southern Africa through organisational development grants. This open call for concept notes seeks to address…
SALC is excited to announce its open call to support emerging civil society organisations in Southern Africa through organisational development grants. This open call for concept notes seeks to address…
SALC is excited to announce its open call to support emerging civil society organisations in Southern Africa through organisational development grants. This open call for concept notes seeks to address…