The Business Day 12 August 2014 By Nicole Fritz YOU would think those who do human rights-related work might get to console themselves with the idea that their cause is…
By Caroline James On July 17 Judge Mpendulo Simelane found human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and magazine editor Bheki Makhubu guilty of contempt of court for writing articles in Makhubu’s…
By Caroline James Last week, during a visit to Swaziland, I met with a Swazi lawyer to discuss various cases in which he is defending human rights activists. The meeting…
Last week, during a visit to Swaziland, I met with a Swazi lawyer to discuss various cases in which he is defending human rights activists. The meeting was held in…
Over the past week the world has been reminded of the fragility of media freedom, and the risks many journalists face when reporting the news. Last Monday a court in…
There have been a number of distressing developments in Swaziland over the past week. SALC is indebted to our contacts in Swaziland, particularly Velaphi Mamba from OSISA and Mary da…
On 20 December 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada made a significant ruling relating to the rights of sex workers. In the case of Canada (Attorney General) v Bedford, a unanimous…
On 16 October 2013, the long awaited trial of human rights activist, Paul Kasonkomona, proceeded in the Lusaka Magistrates Court in Zambia. Evidence led by the State during Kasonkomona’s…
To be a lawyer in Zimbabwe prepared to act for those who find themselves targeted by Zimbabwean authorities, and more particularly ZANU PF authorities, must be among the most courageous…
IOL Lusaka – The trial of prominent Zambian gay rights activist Paul Kasonkomona was put on hold Wednesday in order for the High Court to rule on a challenge brought…