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Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu contempt of court case: Timeline of proceedings

February 2014: Two articles, written by Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu, were published in The Nation magazine, criticising the Swazi judiciary and the Chief Justice, Michael Ramodibedi. 17 March 2014:…

Staff Writer14 April 2014

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The Swazi judiciary in the international spotlight

On Tuesday 1 April 2014, Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu were remanded back into custody for another seven days. The pair, who are facing contempt of court charges relating to…

Staff Writer4 April 2014

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Court diary: Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu contempt of court hearing – 25 March 2014

Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu appeared in the Mbabane High Court before Judge Mpendulo Simelane on Tuesday 25 March 2014. The two were remanded back into custody for seven days…

Staff Writer29 March 2014

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African Court on human and people’s rights hears first freedom of expression case

Last Thursday and Friday the African Court on Human and People’s Rights heard its first freedom of expression case, and SALC’s consultant to the media defence programme, Simon Delaney, appeared…

Staff Writer24 March 2014

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Supreme Court of Canada champions sex workers’ rights

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…

Staff Writer10 January 2014

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Trial of Paul Kasonkomona points to politically motivated arrest

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…

Staff Writer18 October 2013

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Lawyers targeted in Zimbabwe —again

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…

Staff Writer22 August 2013

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Tsunga arrest casts doubt on election credibility

SW Radio Africa Alex Bell The arrest last week of renowned human rights lawyer and MDC-T parliamentary candidate Arnold Tsunga, has cast even more doubt on the credibility of next…

Staff Writer23 July 2013

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SALC calls on Zimbabwe to respect political rights following arrest of human rights lawyer and parliamentary candidate Arnold Tsunga

Johannesburg: The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) condemns the arrest of MDC parliamentary candidate Arnold Tsunga and 50 supporters on 20 July 2013, and the banning of a political rally in…

Staff Writer15 July 2013

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Zimbabwe election meeting to test the credibility of SADC

What was supposed to be the coming-out party for the new Zimbabwean Constitution risks becoming just another illegitimate election. Holding the election on July 31st, though in keeping with the…

Staff Writer14 June 2013

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