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REFUSING BAIL OF MPs REEKS OF POLITICS NOT JUSTICE

On 25 July 2021, Members of Parliament Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube were arrested and charged with the contravention of section 5(1) read with section 2(a)-(d) of the Suppression of Terrorism Act of 2008. The State asserted that the two accused were responsible for the recent unrest after they…

Staff Writer20 Aug 2021

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STATEMENT: SALC CALLS FOR THE RECUSAL OF 2 JUDGES IN ESWATINI TERRORISM CASE

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) is concerned by the travesty of justice and violation of judicial independence that might occur if the terrorism and sedition appeal before the Supreme Court of Eswatini proceeds on 30 August 2021. “The disregard of judicial independence in political matters is often mooted in…

Staff Writer18 Aug 2021

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SALC SUBMISSION ON ZIMBABWE’S 3RD UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

Zimbabwe is in the midst of an economic crisis, which has only been exacerbated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown restrictions have led to a decrease in manufacturing, non-mineral exports, hospitality, trade and transport sectors. Despite Zimbabwe’s Constitution, there is a serious deterioration of the political, economic and…

Staff Writer15 Jul 2021

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SALC statement on the judicial independence, separation of powers and the rule of law in Zimbabwe

SALC is concerned by the ongoing threats to the independence of judicial officers and lawyers in Zimbabwe. SALC urges the government of Zimbabwe to respect the rule of law and the doctrine of separation of powers, which is a key component of a free and democratic society. Section 164 of…

Staff Writer20 May 2021

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2019-2021 Biennial report

SALC's biennial report captures activities for March 2019 to February 2021. Read the report here.

Staff Writer18 May 2021

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SALC submission to the OHCHR for the Tanzania UPR

In March 2021, SALC made a submission to the Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights for the Tanzania UPR 39th session. Read the submission here.

Staff Writer25 Mar 2021

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SALC STATEMENT ON THE ATTACK ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN ZIMBABWE

21 January 2021 – SALC is deeply concerned by the arrest and detention of investigative journalist Hopewell Chin’ono and lawyers Fadzayi Mahere and Job Sikhala over the sharing of a video and comments critical of the conduct of the police on social media. On 5 January 2021, a video ostensibly…

Staff Writer21 Jan 2021

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Reaffirming tolerance in Southern Africa on 16 November: The UN international day of tolerance

By Kelvin Vries On 16 November 1995, UNESCO’s member states adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. The Declaration defines tolerance as “respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world’s cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human”. The Declaration elevates tolerance from a moral…

Staff Writer16 Nov 2020

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Policy Brief: Rule by Law and the Attack on Civic Freedoms in Tanzania

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli was elected to office in 2015, and it has been under his tenure that the country’s human rights record continues to deteriorate. Despite the fact that Tanzania’s Constitution guarantees amongst others, the right to equality, the right to privacy, the right to freedom of expression and…

Staff Writer26 Oct 2020

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SALC Submission on Mozambique’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review

Mozambique’s 3rd Universal Periodic Review 38th Session (May 2021) Submission by: Southern Africa Litigation Centre October 2020 Introduction This submission has been prepared by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC). The issues raised relate to relating to freedom of expression, freedom of association media freedom and peace and security. Right…

Staff Writer15 Oct 2020