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MEDIA ADVISORY: JOAO RODRIGUES V NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS

On 6 November 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) will hear the case of Joao Rodrigues v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others. Joao Rodrigues (the Appellant), a former member of the Security Branch under the apartheid regime, is accused of having murdered Ahmed Timol (Mr Timol) on…

Staff Writer19 Oct 2020

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SALC CONDEMNS THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS ON STAFF MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) expresses its disappointment and strongly condemns the imposition of sanctions by the United States government on the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Prosecutor Ms. Fatou Bensouda and Mr. Phakiso Mochochoko, the Head of Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Divisions pursuant to Executive Order 13928 signed by…

Staff Writer3 Sep 2020

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Good news as South Africa affirms its commitment to accountability for international crimes

The Daily Maverick 26 June 2020 Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh On 11 June, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order to block the International Criminal Court (ICC) from action against US citizens. Trump’s order stated that the ICC actions were ‘illegitimate’ and ‘impede the critical national security and foreign policy work…

Staff Writer26 Jun 2020

Articles and Opinions International Criminal Justice South Africa Zimbabwe

Torture in Zimbabwe

The Mail and Guardian 23 May 2020 By Atilla Kisla Six years after the Torture Docket case – What is the current status of the investigation? Torture, one of the most horrendous violations of a person’s human rights, appears to have become a sad reality of life in Zimbabwe. Over…

Staff Writer25 May 2020

International Criminal Justice News Zimbabwe

SALC Board member pens open letter to Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa seeking accountability for abduction and torture of three women

Nehanda Radio 19 May 2020 By Beatrice Mtetwa Sir, I address you, not because you personally abducted, tortured and sexually abused JOANA MAMOMBE, CECILIA CHIMBIRI and NETSAI MAROVA. Neither do I address you because I know or am in other way connected with the three young women. I address you…

Staff Writer20 May 2020

International Criminal Justice News Zimbabwe

Statement: SALC condemns the torture and abduction of women leaders in Zimbabwe

SALC condemns abduction and torture of three women leaders in Zimbabwe. Movement for Democratic Change member of parliament, Hon Joana Mamombe and Young Assembly leaders Cecelia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova were allegedly abducted, detained and tortured over the last week. The three women were arrested on 14 May 2020 at…

Staff Writer18 May 2020

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Universal Jurisdiction – a useful tool for prosecuting international crimes: Comparing the use of universal jurisdiction in Germany and South Africa

The Polity 07 May 2020 By Atilla Kisla Germany is prosecuting former Syrian state security members for crimes against humanity committed in Syria: What is the current status of the South African investigations into crimes against humanity committed in Zimbabwe? International crimes must be prosecuted and domestic jurisdictions are well…

Staff Writer8 May 2020

International Criminal Justice News SADC

ICC: Joint NGO Letter on State Party Support

Rights Watch New York 28 April 2020 Your Excellency, We, the undersigned organizations, call on your State and all States Parties to the Rome Statute to show support for the Rome Statute system and the International Criminal Court (ICC), especially in the face of threats to its independence and mandate.…

Staff Writer30 Apr 2020

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SALC CONDEMNS THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT’S THREATS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) expresses its disappointment and condemns the remarks made by the United States Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo on 17 March 2020, concerning the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate crimes committed in Afghanistan. The Secretary of State alluded to the possibility…

Staff Writer30 Mar 2020

Articles and Opinions International Criminal Justice South Africa

Why is South Africa providing a haven for an arms dealer convicted of war crimes?

Daily Maverick, 18 March 2020 Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh is executive director, Southern Africa Litigation Centre. Andrew Feinstein is a former ANC MP and executive director Shadow World Investigations. Dutch war criminal and arms trafficker Guus Kouwenhoven has found a haven in South Africa following a controversial failed extradition process. Now the…

Kaajal Ramjathan-Keogh18 Mar 2020